IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA CR. WJC No.304 of 2009 SHASHI SHARMA Versus STATE OF BIHAR & ANR ----------- For the petitioner: Mr. Nafiuzzoha Md. Naushaduzzoha, Advocate For the State: AC to GA -1 3 24/4/2009 Respondent no.4 Superintendent of Police, Madhepura in pursuance of order dated 15.4.2009 has produced the girl Abina Khatoon. Her father respondent no.5 Hasan Alam is also present. On query being made girl has stated that she married the petitioner and she completed the age of 20 and she wants to go with the petitioner. It is also submitted that there is threat to her life if she is allowed to go to her parents’ house. The petitioner belongs to Hindu religion and the girl belongs to Muslim religion. When we asked the petitioner where did he marry with the girl, he replied that the marriage was conducted in a temple. The said marriage may not be valid but the girl is adamant to go with the petitioner. One elder brother of the petitioner, who is Post Graduate, is also present. He also stated that he and his family members participated in the marriage. 2 They have no objection with the said marriage and will protect to the girl. They also undertake that the marriage under Special Marriage Act will be registered soon. Since the girl who is major wants to go with the petitioner, she is allowed to go with him. The State Counsel is directed to see that sufficient police protection is provided to the petitioner as well as the girl so that they can reach to their home safely. In the circumstances, we allow the habeas corpus petition. It is made clear that no any action shall be taken against the parents of the girl. Neyaz/ (J. B. Koshy, CJ.) (Dr. Ravi Ranjan, J.)