What legal remedies are available if parents force into marriage?

If a girl is an adult, she generally has the right to decide whether and whom to marry. Family members cannot legally force her into marriage against her free consent. She should clearly communicate her refusal, preserve messages or threats, and seek help from the local police or women’s cell if coercion, confinement, threats, or violence occurs. In serious cases, she can seek appropriate protection from the court. For further legal assistance contact us on our helpline number.