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Munna v. State NCT of Delhi and Ors.

Delhi HC10 Feb 2026W.P.(CRL)/424/2026

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Habeas corpus writ petition (W.P.(CRL), Delhi High Court) concerning an adult married woman; findings on her majority and free-will residence with her husband; directions to the SHO of the concerned Police Station for protection against apprehended parental threat; Article 226 Constitution of India; Section 528 Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS); petition disposed of.

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Petition disposed of with directions: Mrs. Kumkum, being a major, is at liberty to stay with the petitioner; on apprehension of threat from her parents, the couple may seek protection at the concerned Police Station, where the SHO shall take adequate steps. ¶16

Munna Vs State NCT of Delhi and Ors. — Writ and Judicial Review | Delhi HC (2026)

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI

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- W.P.(CRL) 424/2026 MUNNA .....Petitioner Through: Mr. Ujjawal Puri, Mr. Abhay Kumar, Mr. Krishna Arora and Ms. Sonam, Advocates. Petitioner in person.

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STATE NCT OF DELHI AND ORS .....Respondents Through: Mr. Sanjay Lao, Standing Counsel with Mr. Abhinav Kumar Arya and Mr. Aryan Sachdeva, Advocates with Insp. Rakesh Kumar, P.S.Neb Sarai. Respondent No.3

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CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE NAVIN CHAWLA HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE RAVINDER DUDEJA O R D E R

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% 10.02.2026

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This petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India read with Section 528 Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 [BNSS], seeking issuance of Writ in the nature of Habeas Corpus for production of Mrs. Kumkum, who is aged around 20 years of age.

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Mrs. Kumkum has appeared before us in person along with her parents, that is, the respondent no.3 and his wife.

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We have interacted with the girl, who admits to have married the petitioner and has expressed her desire to stay with the petitioner.

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This is a digitally signed order.

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The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 13/02/2026 at 11:25:59

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We have counselled the parents of the girl as also the petitioner.

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As the girl is a major and wishes to stay with the petitioner, she is at liberty to do so.

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In case, the petitioner and the girl apprehend any threat from her parents, they may approach the concerned Police Station for seeking protection. Adequate steps in this regard shall be taken by the SHO of the concerned Police Station.

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With the above directions, the petition is disposed of.

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NAVIN CHAWLA, J

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RAVINDER DUDEJA, J

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FEBRUARY 10, 2026/ib/na/ik

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This is a digitally signed order.

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The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 13/02/2026 at 11:25:59

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