Allahabad High Court Denies Protection to Live Muslim Woman Liv in Hindu Man

The Allahabad High Court has ruled against providing protection to a married Muslim woman engaged in a live-in relationship with a Hindu man. The court stated that according to Sharia law, a legally-wedded Muslim wife cannot engage in relationships outside of marriage, considering it as fornication and a violation of Allah’s law.

The court dismissed a petition filed by the woman and her partner seeking protection from threats posed by her family. Justice Renu Agarwal emphasized that the woman’s actions, categorized as ‘criminal,’ cannot be endorsed or protected by the court.

Highlighting that the woman hasn’t obtained a divorce decree from her husband and is involved in a live-in relationship, the court pointed out the violation of Muslim Law (Shariat). The court emphasized that such actions by Muslim women are considered ‘Zina’ (fornication) and ‘Haram’ (forbidden by Allah).

The petitioners claimed interference from the woman’s family in their peaceful cohabitation. The woman, previously married to Mohsin, faced abuse from him after he remarried. Subsequently, she chose to live with a Hindu man.

During the hearing, the state’s counsel argued against the woman’s plea, stating that her actions constituted adultery as she hadn’t obtained a divorce decree.

In its judgment on February 23, the court noted that the woman hadn’t taken legal steps to convert her religion or obtain a divorce, thus ruling her ineligible for protection.