SHAKTI VAHINI vs UNION OF INDIA

The Supreme Court, in a Writ Petition under Article 32 of the Constitution, emphasized that the assertion of personal choice is a fundamental aspect of liberty and dignity, rejecting the notion that family or clan elders can dictate personal choices in marriage. The Court directed State Governments to implement preventive measures against honour crimes, including the establishment of special cells for couples seeking protection and mandating prosecutions for honour killings. The ruling underscores the necessity of safeguarding individual rights against societal pressures and the outdated feudal perceptions of honour.