Kerala HC vacates police protection order for viral Kumbh Mela woman
The Kerala High Court has revoked police protection for a woman involved in a high-profile inter-faith marriage case after she and her husband became unreachable. The couple faces legal challenges, including allegations of kidnapping and child marriage.
Why it matters
The case touches on sensitive social issues regarding inter-faith marriage, legal age of consent, and the role of the judiciary in personal safety.
The Kerala High Court has vacated the order providing police protection to the woman who had gone viral during the Kumbh Mela. The State informed the court that the woman and her husband, Farmaan Khan, an actor, who are wanted by the Madhya Pradesh Police, remained unreachable after repeated attempts by the police to locate them.
The article reports on legal proceedings and allegations from both sides without taking a stance on the underlying social controversy.
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