Two Sisters Embrace Islam to Marry Muslim Men, Allahabad High Court Says Adult Women Have Right to Choose Religion and Husband

The Allahabad High Court has observed that adult women have the right to choose their religion, marry a person of their choice, decide where to live, and make decisions about their future. The observation came during the hearing of a habeas corpus petition involving two biological sisters who allegedly embraced Islam after falling in love with two Muslim men and decided to marry them. The court has directed that both women be produced before it on August 6 and has instructed the local police to take the necessary steps.

Habeas Corpus Petition Filed Over Two Sisters

The matter came before the Allahabad High Court through a habeas corpus petition.

According to the petition, the two sisters allegedly accepted Islam after falling in love with two Muslim men and decided to marry them of their own free will.

The petition states that the sisters were earlier known as:

• Divya Bhatia, who is now Zoya Diya Bhatia
• Anshu Bhatia, who is now Amina Anshu Bhatia

The petition further alleges that their father opposed their decision to change their religion and marry persons of their choice.

Allegation of Illegal Confinement

The petitioners alleged before the court that the two women were forcibly confined by their father inside the family home.

Based on these allegations, the petition sought their release from the alleged illegal confinement.

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Justice Sandeep Jain Issues Directions

A Bench headed by Justice Sandeep Jain heard the matter and directed that both women be produced before the court on August 6.

The court also instructed the local police to take the necessary action to ensure compliance with its order.

Court Highlights Rights of Adult Women

During the hearing, the court observed that if the allegations in the petition are found to be true and an adult woman has been confined against her will, it would amount to a serious matter under the law.

The court emphasized that adult women have the fundamental right to:

• Choose their religion.
• Marry a person of their choice.
• Decide where they want to live.
• Make decisions regarding their future.

The court further observed that an adult person cannot be deprived of liberty merely because they changed their religion or chose to marry against the wishes of their family.

Court Advises Father

The court also advised the father to allow both women to make their own decisions freely.

It observed that illegal confinement of any person may amount to a violation of that person’s fundamental rights.

Next Hearing on August 6

The next important development in the case is expected on August 6, when both sisters are scheduled to appear before the Allahabad High Court.

The court is expected to issue further directions after recording their statements and examining the facts of the case.

The Allahabad High Court has reaffirmed that adult women have the right to choose their religion, marry a person of their choice, decide their place of residence, and make independent decisions about their future. In the case involving two sisters who allegedly embraced Islam and decided to marry two Muslim men, the court has directed that they be produced before it on August 6, while the local police have been instructed to take the necessary action.