Payal Shukla and Another v. State of U.P. Thru. Prin. Secy. Home U.P. Lko. and 3 Others
Case brief
What is this about?
Protection-of-married-couple writ (mandamus) against harassment by family member after self-arranged Arya Samaj marriage on 01.05.2026 at Hardoi; petitioners majors per marksheets and affidavit; no FIR registered. Keys: Lata Singh Vs. State of U.P. and another, 2006 (5) SCC 475 (para 17) relied on; Article 21 Constitution liberty with dignity; direction of non-interference with peaceful life and liberty; order auto-discharges if F.I.R. already registered; Court did not adjudicate age or validity of marriage; registration ordered under Uttar Pradesh Marriages Registration Rules, 2017 within two months; Registrar of Marriages to issue certificate per law. Allahabad HC Lucknow Bench, Criminal Misc. Writ Petition No. 4395 of 2026, decided May 12, 2026.
What did the court decide?
Direction to the opposite parties not to interfere in the petitioners' peaceful life and liberty in any manner; automatic discharge of the order if an F.I.R. is already registered on the issue; petitioners to register the marriage under the Uttar Pradesh Marriages Registration Rules, 2017 within two months and the Registrar of Marriages to process and issue the registration certificate strictly in accordance with law.