Protecting Couples: Safeguarding Against False Allegations
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Our consultant will discuss the issue over a 24X7 helpline .
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A detailed analysis of your case will be done by an experienced lawyer.
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You will be able to track your case with a personal account
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Overview
Article 21 of the Indian Constitution safeguards citizens’ right to life and personal liberty. Courts have supported protecting couples who opt for non-traditional marriages like court marriage. This article focuses on couple protection, highlighting post-marriage challenges, including false allegations of rape and kidnapping. It explains the process of seeking police protection, urging couples to file complaints at the police station. The article also discusses the role of the High Court in granting orders of protection.
Protection
Couple protection is the legal and social support that couples often seek after marriage against violent behavior or false allegations from society or any private individual. This can include protection orders, counseling, and financial assistance.
Ensuring the Safety and Security of Couples
In contemporary society, many couples choose non-traditional marriages due to parental, societal, caste, or religious disagreements. Unfortunately, these couples often face harassment and false allegations from their parents, relatives, or society.
Notably, the High Court has recognized and adapted to the needs of couples who are cohabitating or intending to do so without formal marriage. This reflects the Court’s commitment to adapt and recognize societal changes, broadening the scope and application of Article 21 in various aspects of life. Consequently, the Supreme Court and High Courts have extended protection to such couples, establishing provisions to safeguard their life and liberty.
It’s worth noting that the High Court does not validate the legality of court marriages, as registration is conducted by the Registrar of Marriages, unless contested by either partner. However, the High Court fulfills its role in protecting individuals’ constitutional rights by providing necessary protection to couples.
Legal Documents for Couple Protection
- Premarital agreements: These are contracts that are entered into by couples before they get married. They can outline the terms of the couple’s financial arrangements in the event of divorce or separation.
- Cohabitation agreements: Similar to premarital agreements, these are designed for couples who are not married but are living together. They can outline the terms of the couple’s financial arrangements, as well as other matters such as child custody and visitation.
- Powers of attorney: These documents give one person the authority to act on behalf of another person. They can be useful for couples in case one partner becomes incapacitated and unable to make their own decisions.
- Healthcare directives: These documents outline a person’s wishes for their medical care in the event that they become unable to make their own decisions. They can be useful for couples in ensuring that their wishes are respected.
It is important to consult with an attorney to discuss the specific legal documents that are right for you and your partner. An attorney can help you understand your options and draft the documents in a way that is legally binding.
These documents can help couples to protect themselves and their assets in a number of ways. For example, they can help to ensure that assets are distributed fairly in the event of divorce or separation, or that medical care is provided according to the wishes of the person who is incapacitated.
Intimation Letter
Love marriages solemnized in court often face the challenge of family opposition, leading couples to refrain from informing their relatives or the police. Reasons for such opposition may include caste differences, religious disparities, socioeconomic gaps, or other conflicts.
Unfortunately, this situation can result in false charges being filed against the couple, with police officers potentially harassing them based on such complaints. To navigate these difficulties, there are two preventive measures couples can take. Firstly, they can send an intimation letter, also known as a notice, after registering their marriage. This letter is sent to various authorities such as the police station, the Office of the Superintendent, the Female Officer, the Chief Minister, and other administrative bodies. It is accompanied by the marriage certificate, sent via registered post. By sending this intimation letter, couples safeguard themselves against false accusations like rape or kidnapping.
Additionally, couples can publish a notice in a national newspaper like Lead India, which is registered under the office of the Registrar of Newspapers for India, Government of India. This publication serves as a public announcement of the marriage, further strengthening the evidence of the marital union.
When the court sends a notice to the police requesting protection, it places pressure on the police officers, compelling them to adhere to the court’s orders. The combination of the intimation letter, newspaper publication, and supporting documents such as the marriage certificate and registration serve as substantial evidence of the marriage.