What is at stake in Hadiya’s brave bid for freedom is the right of women to make life-decisions free of parental control. (Express Photo/Abhinav Saha/File) What is at stake in Hadiya’s brave bid for freedom is the right of women to make life-decisions free of parental control. Senior advocate Shyam Divan, arguing on behalf of Hadiya’s father Asokan, asked that the hearing be held in camera. Shorn of all diversions, what is at stake in Hadiya’s brave bid for freedom is the right of women to make life-decisions free of parental control. In response to Hadiya’s own vigilant enquiry, the SC made it clear that she could indeed meet Shafin Jahan, and in doing so, by implication, weakened the force of the Kerala HC verdict annulling Hadiya’s marriage.

Source: Indian Express November 29, 2017 18:46 UTC