I had an inter-caste marriage in Kochi and my wife's family is threatening us, can we seek police protection?

Inter-caste marriages are legally protected and the police have a duty to protect couples facing threats from their families. In Kochi, you can file a complaint with the local police station seeking protection for yourself and your wife. The Kerala High Court has held that the right to marry a person of one's choice is a fundamental right and the police must provide protection. Kerala Rent Control Act 1963 may have provisions for protection of couples in inter-caste marriages. If the police do not provide adequate protection, you can approach the Kerala High Court in a writ petition seeking direction to the police. You should provide details of the threats and the persons responsible. The court can direct the police to provide security and take action against the persons threatening you. You may also approach the National or State Human Rights Commission if the threat is serious.