Choosing life partner can't be affected by faith, religion: HC

New Delhi, Sep 18 (PTI) The choice of a life partner cannot be affected by matters of faith and religion, the Delhi High Court has said, observing the right to marry is an incident of human liberty.

The high court said the right to marry a person of one's choice has been underscored not only in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights but is also an integral facet of Article 21 (right to life and personal liberty) of the Constitution.

"It is also reiterated that the choice to choose a life partner cannot in any way be affected by matters of faith and religion. When the Constitution of India guarantees to each individual the right to freely practice, profess and propagate any religion, it also guarantees every individual the autonomy for these aspects in matters of marriage," Justice Saurabh Banerjee said.