Uma Sharma v. SHO Gokul Puri & Anr.
Case brief
What is this about?
Petitioner filed a petition regarding disputes with his daughter-in-law and son. Daughter Chetna Sharma appeared stating she married freely and does not wish to return. Court found issues unsettled. Later, daughter faced hostility from petitioner and sought protection. Court directed police/protection for daughter and husband and exhorted petitioner to refrain from self-help.
What did the court decide?
Protection directed to be provided by police to daughter and husband; petitioner directed to be counseled against self-help.