Ilavarasan vs The Superintendent Of Police

The Supreme Court addressed a habeas corpus petition concerning the alleged unlawful detention of Mathithra, who was claimed to have been coerced into marriage against her will. The court found that the High Court's dismissal of the petition was improper, particularly its adverse comments on the role of Advocates in certifying marriages under Section 7A of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. The Supreme Court directed the District Legal Services Authority to ensure the recording of Mathithra's statement, emphasizing the need to protect individual rights in marriage matters.