Taking into account documents related to Muslim marriages and various previous decisions by courts, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has said that under Muslim Personal Law, a Muslim girl can marry any boy of her choice even if she is under the age of 18 and has attained puberty. While hearing a petition moved by a Muslim couple from Punjab, the judge observed that a Muslim girl is governed by the Muslim Personal Law. The Muslim couple, 36 year old man and a 17 year old woman had moved the High Court, saying they fell in love with each other and got married on January 21, this year as per Muslim customs. But it was argued by the petitioner side that both Muslim boy and girl of 15 years are eligible for marriage under Muslim personal law. While giving its verdict on the matter, the High Court cited Sir D Fardunji Mulla's book Principles of Mohammedan Law.

Source: dna February 10, 2021 15:04 UTC