Karnataka Cabinet Refers Freedom of Choice in Marriage Bill for Further Review

The Karnataka Cabinet reviewed the Karnataka Freedom of Choice in Marriage and Prevention and Prohibition of Crimes in the Name of Honour and Tradition Bill, 2026, and referred it to the Home Department for further consultation. The bill aims to protect the constitutional right to choose one’s partner, particularly in inter-caste marriages, by defining such unions and establishing procedures for declarations to district authorities. The legislation seeks to address crimes related to honour and tradition and will be reconsidered in the next Cabinet meeting.