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Supreme Court of India2022(2022) 7 SCC 1Civilimportant
Richa Sharma v. Union of India
Richa SharmavsUnion of India
2-Judge Bench
Family Law
Choice of PartnerArticle 21Right to ChooseHonour ViolenceLive-in Relationship
Core Ruling / Ratio Decidendi
Choice of partner is an intrinsic part of the right to life under Article 21 and freedom of expression under Article 19. State and society have no right to interfere in consensual adult relationships.
Judgment Summary
English
Held that the right to choose one's partner is a fundamental right under Articles 19 and 21. Interference by family members or state in a consensual adult relationship amounts to violation of dignity and privacy rights.
हिंदी (Hindi)
अपना जीवनसाथी चुनने का अधिकार अनुच्छेद 19 और 21 के तहत मौलिक अधिकार है। वयस्कों के सहमति से रिश्ते में परिवार या राज्य का हस्तक्षेप गरिमा और निजता का उल्लंघन है।