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Can i leave home at 18 without my parents consent in india ?


14-Jun-2024 (In Family Law)
I am a 19 years old girl from Delhi i havr many issues with my parents i want to move out n leave them one of my friend is helping me to get settled can I legally move out at the age of 19? What action can my parents take against me or my friend? what are my rights after 18 years in india ?
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Answer #1
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In India, once you turn 18, you are legally recognized as an adult and have the right to leave your parents' home without their consent. There are no legal restrictions preventing you from living independently or making your own decisions regarding your residence. However, unlike divorce or legal separation between spouses, there is no formal legal procedure to "separate" from your parents or sever the parent-child relationship simply because you choose to live apart. The parent-child bond remains legally intact unless specific legal actions, such as adoption or custody disputes, are involved.

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Answer #2
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Being an adult you have right to take decisions on your own. Law gives right to girls above 18 to marry as per their own wish. Your parents can not take any action legally if you move out as per your free will.
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Answer #3
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Yeah you can move anywhere in india as you have attained an age of majority as per law so you are not bound by your parents or by any other person or by law..no one can stop you by moving freely and live happily as the way you like.
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Answer #4
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As far as law is concern you are major and capable of taking. Your own decisions and can roam freely around, but being a practical man i would suggest not to opt any of such act that may trouble you and your friend in future. There is every possiblity that your parents will file a complaint against your friend for kidnapping. So don't do any such act.
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Answer #5
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If your friend is also above 18 yrs than no problem both of you. if have faith than you can leave with him. your parents will approached concerned police station against your friend. in I.P.C. 363 etc.
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Aaniya
I want to leave my home but I'm turning 18 this year ending december and my parents are mentally and physically harrassing me nd forcefully getting marry me to someone I don't know what should I do?

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If you are below 18, you are legally a minor and cannot leave home without legal complications. If you are facing physical or mental harassment or forced marriage, you can approach the nearest police station, call on the Childline (1098), or the District Child Protection Officer for immediate assistance. Forced marriage of a minor is illegal in India, and authorities are empowered to intervene and provide protection.

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