Context: The recent Allahabad High Court (HC) judgment rings a caution against state intrusion on personal life.
Background: The HC struck down provisions of the Special Marriages Act, 1954 that make it mandatory for couples to publish a 30-day public notice of their intent to marry.
Significance of the HC’s judgement:
Conclusion: In Effect, the Allahabad High Court judgment is a reminder and a warning that the constitution remains the bulwark against an overreaching state.