Rajasthan High Court|Friday, 20 February 2026
Rajasthan HC Upholds Right to Personal Liberty in Santosh Kanwar vs State Of Rajasthan
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Justice Girish Kathpalia
Farjand Ali
Rajasthan HC Upholds Right to Personal Liberty in Santosh Kanwar vs State Of Rajasthan (2026) held that The right to life and personal liberty is a fundamental right guaranteed under the Constitution, which cannot be compromised.
In the case of Santosh Kanwar vs State Of Rajasthan, the petitioners, who are in a live-in relationship, sought protection from threats posed by private respondents opposed to their relationship. They claimed to be of marriageable age and requested the court to direct the police to ensure their safety. The court upheld their right to life and personal liberty, directing them to present their concerns to the police for assessment and necessary protection. The judgment emphasized that the legitimacy of their relationship and related agreements would remain open for further investigation.
The right to life and personal liberty is a fundamental right guaranteed under the Constitution, which cannot be compromised.
Apprehensions regarding life and personal liberty must be examined by the competent authority, specifically the police.
The court's ruling does not determine the legitimacy of the petitioners' relationship or the validity of their agreement, leaving those matters for further investigation.
Agreement executed by petitioners for live-in relationship
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