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

Detailed Legal Analysis

Inter-caste marriages are legally protected and the police have a duty to protect couples facing threats from their families. In Secunderabad, you can file a complaint with the local police station seeking protection for yourself and your wife.

The Telangana 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. Telangana Rent Control Act 1960 may have provisions for protection of couples in inter-caste marriages.

If the police do not provide adequate protection, you can approach the Telangana 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.