Ram Kripal v. State (Nct of Delhi)
Case brief
What is this about?
Delhi High Court, W.P.(CRL) 1205/2026, Ram Kripal v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr., order dated 18.04.2026, Navin Chawla & Ravinder Dudeja, JJ. Habeas corpus writ petition under Article 226 Constitution of India read with Section 528 BNSS 2023 seeking production of Ms. Ruqyya. Ms. Ruqyya, a major, stated in Court she wishes to reside with petitioner Ram Kripal and marry him soon; her father, Respondent No.2, opposed the alliance. Held: she is free to reside with the petitioner; State to provide escort to their chosen residence; Beat Constable to share contact number for emergencies. Petition disposed. Keywords: habeas corpus, major, choice of residence, live-in/marriage, personal liberty, escort, beat constable, Article 226, Section 528 BNSS.
What did the court decide?
Petition disposed with directions: Ms. Ruqyya, being a major, declared free to reside with the petitioner; State to provide an escort to drop the petitioner and Ms. Ruqyya at the place where they wish to reside for the present; Beat Constable of the concerned area to share his/her contact number with them for emergencies.