A 19-year-old girl in India wants to leave her parents’ home because they are pressuring her into an unwanted marriage. Can her parents take legal action against her if she leaves, or is she free to start her own life?

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Apni Law Staff asked 7 months ago

A 19-year-old girl in India wants to leave her parents’ home because they are pressuring her into an unwanted marriage. Can her parents take legal action against her if she leaves, or is she free to start her own life?

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Apni Law Staff answered 7 months ago

In India, a 19-year-old girl is legally an adult and has the right to leave her parents’ home. Her parents cannot take legal action against her for doing so. However, they may try to persuade her to return, but they cannot force her.

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