Sampat v. State of Rajasthan
Case brief
What is this about?
This court disposed of a D.B. Habeas Corpus petition regarding a minor girl residing with her father. The corpus expressed a desire to go with a chosen man upon attaining majority, to which the father reacted without objection. The court directed the girl to continue living with her father until she turns eighteen.
What did the court decide?
Direction that the corpus shall continue to live with her father till she attains majority, after which she shall be free to proceed as per her desire.