Shafin Jahan vs Asokan K.M.

The Supreme Court held that the High Court erred in annulling the marriage between Shafin Jahan and Hadiya alias Akhila Asokan in a habeas corpus petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India. The Court emphasized the importance of individual choice and liberty, stating that the State should not support patriarchal autocracy that undermines personal freedoms. The appeal was allowed, the High Court's order was set aside, and Hadiya was granted the liberty to pursue her future endeavors according to law.