In February 2021, In which of the following cases did the Court observe that Consent of a family is not needed once two adults decide to marry?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Laxmibai Chandaragi v. The State of Karnataka.
The Court observed in the Laxmibai Chandaragi v. State of Karnataka case that the consent of a family is not needed once two adults decide to marry. This landmark decision by the Indian Supreme Court upheld the basic right under Article 21 of the Constitution to choose one's life mate, emphasizing that a person's decision on marriage should not be influenced by caste, social conventions, or family approval.