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SC ‘worried’ at HC annulling Hadiya’s marriage
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected the argument that Kerala woman Hadiya, in midst of a ‘love jihad’ controversy, was “vulnerable” to being recruited by terror group IS, saying that the government can stop people going overseas for illegal activity but stressed its “worry” over the high court annulling her marriage.
“Can we say that the marriage is not in the best interests of a marrying couple? Whether it is right or wrong, or she (Hadiya) did not marry a right person, it is for the consenting individuals to decide.
“We can’t stand in the (their) way,” said Justice D.Y. Chandrachud as senior counsel Shyam Divan justified the Kerala High Court annulling the marriage.
Reiterating the position that marriage between two consenting adults can’t be nullified in a habeas corpus petition, the bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra, Justice A.M. Khanwilkar and D.Y. Chandrachud said that there was a roving inquiry by the High Court into the marriage.
“What troubles us is (that) can there be a roving inquiry into a marriage between two consenting adults,” said Chief Justice Misra as Divan, appearing for Hadiya’s father Asokan, argued that there was a roving inquiry.
Justifying the annulling of marriage, Divan cited the “notion of vulnerable adult”, implying Hadiya was vulnerable to the well-oiled network that was involved in the indoctrination of impressionable minds trafficking and recruiting them for Islamic State (IS) operations in Syria.
He referred to 21 such cases in Kerala alone.
Apparently unimpressed by his submission, the Chief Justice said: “You look at history… such type of vulnerable adults were at all the times. The question is can the High Court in exercise of its powers under Article 226 (of the Constitution) nullify the marriage because one of the adult (in marriage) is vulnerable.”
Meanwhile, Justice Chandrachud said: “If the government has credible information about trafficking and network recruiting people … then it has sufficient powers to prevent such people from travelling abroad. Travelling overseas can be regulated.”
Making it clear that the question was limited to whether a high court can annul a marriage while hearing a habeas corpus petition, the court asked the respondents, including Asokan and the National Investigation Agency (NIA), to file response to an affidavit filed by Hadiya.
Hadiya, in her affidavit before the top court, has said that she converted to Islam and married Jahan on her own and wanted to remain like that.
She has levelled allegations that her father and some NIA officials for being prejudiced — a part of the her affidavit which Additional Solicitor General Maninder Singh wanted to be deleted.
Once again making it clear that the NIA while investigating any criminality would not venture into the marriage, the court directed the next hearing of the matter on March 8.
–IANS
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Lucknow: Vishal Singh, a renowned social worker from Lucknow, also known as Foodman, has once again made India proud. He was honored by the Happy Hands Gloves Cooperative Limited Company in Korathai, Thailand, for his work with the Hunger Free World Mission.
The Hunger Free World Mission’s meeting was held in Korathai, Thailand, under Vishal Singh’s leadership. Representatives from several countries, including Mr. Raja Dwivedi (Managing Director of Happy Hands Gloves Limited), Thailand Coordinator Mr. Raja Mishra, and member Mr. Varun Singh, attended the event.
Under Vishal Singh’s leadership, the attendees took a pledge to work together toward creating a hunger-free world.
Speaking on the occasion, Vishal Singh explained that the main goal of the Hunger Free World Mission is social participation. He said the mission is not just about feeding people but also about meeting other basic needs of those who are struggling. The mission focuses on helping families of terminally ill patients in hospitals by providing food and shelter. It also works to fulfill essential needs like education, jobs, and care for the elderly.
For the last 16 years, the Vijay Sri Foundation has been providing free services, benefiting thousands of people. Vishal Singh highlighted that the mission aims to gain global recognition like other organizations such as WHO, WWF, and Red Cross, which work for social causes.
During this meeting, Vishal Singh was appointed as the Chairman of the Hunger Free World Mission by representatives from various countries. They also discussed holding regular meetings in different countries to push the mission forward.
Business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has also supported this humanitarian mission, vowing to promote the idea of “Seva Parmo Dharma” (Service is the highest duty) worldwide. Vishal Singh praised him, stating that people like Dr .Abhishek Verma inspire others to work for the betterment of society.
Recently, Romania’s Ambassador, Mr . Daniela Sezonov Ţane, invited Vishal Singh to the Romanian Embassy in Delhi, where they discussed the mission in detail. Impressed by his humanitarian work, she honored Vishal Singh and invited him to Romania to take the mission forward .
Food man Vishal Singh has been serving the people of India for the past 16 years. Through the Vijay Sri Foundation, he provides free meals to cancer patients & their families ,shelter, and education for women & children along with running free old-age homes in Lucknow.
In addition to his humanitarian work, Vishal Singh also addresses issues like crime and corruption through his role as Chairman of Seva Path Media and Managing Director of Vijay Sri Foundation.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Vishal Singh and his team worked tirelessly to provide food and help to the needy, including starving children, elderly citizens, and pregnant women. Despite contracting the virus himself, he continued to assist others after his recovery. He even created a life-saving oxygen regulator using household items, which was praised by doctors both in India and abroad.
In his address at the meeting, Vishal Singh spoke about his mission to create a hunger-free world. He pointed out that India’s large population, along with issues like unemployment and poverty, has caused the country to fall on the Hunger Index. He urged people to contribute just one handful of grains daily to help create a hunger-free world.
He concluded by saying that through social participation, we can empower the people around us, meet their basic needs, and work together to build a stronger, more prosperous, and developed society.
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