Crime & Law · India
Man Converted to Islam for Marriage, Father Detained Him; HC Ruled Him Free
A young man, Ayush, reportedly converted to Islam to marry his girlfriend. Following his conversion, his father allegedly detained him. The Allahabad High Court intervened, ruling that Ayush is free to make his own choices. The court stated that Ayush, being an adult, has the right to choose his religion and live freely. The father's actions were deemed to be in violation of his son's fundamental rights.
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- Centre (2): Hindustan (Hindi), The Lallantop