Love, Marriage & Parental Consent: Is Gujarat Crossing The Line?
In a move that has sparked a nationwide storm, Gujarat's proposed amendments to its marriage registration law mandate parental notification-even for consenting adults. While the government says the rule brings transparency and responds to community concerns over elopements and "love jihad," critics argue it violates privacy, enables parental veto power, and clashes with the Supreme Court's Hadiya judgment upholding an adult's absolute right to choose a partner. Tonight, we debate: Is this protection-or state backed intrusion into love and liberty?
