"7. ... Whatever may be the date of birth of the petitioner, the fact remains that she is at present more than 18 years of age. As the petitioner is sui juris no fetters can be placed upon her choice of the person with whom she is to stay, nor can any restriction be imposed regarding the place where she should stay. The court or the relatives of the petitioner can also not substitute their opinion or preference for that of the petitioner in such a matter." 12. Learned counsel for the petitioners has submitted that both the petitioners hels from the same caste and religion. They were well acquainted each other. In view of the above law laid down by the Apex Court no restrictions can be placed upon the petitioners as with whom they want to stay and where to stay, even the relatives of the petitioners cannot substitute their opinion or preference for that of the petitioners. It is also submitted that petitioners want to live a peaceful life they have no criminal history to their credit. Nevertheless, respondent no. 4 is continuously threatening them and causing harassment. Due to fear of respondent no. 4, they are hiding them selves and roaming here and there. So they moved an application to the S.P. Ftehpur to protect their life and liberty but no heed no paid by the respondent.
