Khushnaaz & Anr. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
Case brief
What is this about?
police protection; consenting adults; marriage of own choice; threat to life by father; forced marriage; Nikahnama dated 17.03.2026; Article 21; Article 226; Part III Constitution; Section 528 BNSS 2023; writ of mandamus; complaint to SHO PS Seemapuri 08.04.2026; Shafin Jahan vs. Asokan K.M. (2018) 16 SCC 368; Lata Singh vs. State of U.P. (2006) 5 SCC 475; W.P.(CRL) 1292/2026; High Court of Delhi; Saurabh Banerjee J.; order dated 22.04.2026
What did the court decide?
Police protection: SHO, PS.: Seemapuri, Delhi directed to provide protection to the petitioners; Head/Beat Constable Mr. Adesh (+91-9313092263), Mr. Amit (+91-8010362062) and the SHO (+91-7065036030) designated as contact points; SHO and Beat Constable to take all possible steps to provide adequate assistance and protection as and when needed in accordance with law; upon any shift of residence to another police station's jurisdiction, petitioners to apprise the concerned SHO with complete address details within three days, and that SHO to likewise provide adequate assistance and protection.