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Freedom to marry.- (1) All persons shall have the right to autonomy over their own lives, including the rights to liberty, freedom of expression, and freedom to marry a person of their choice. (2) Without prejudice to the generality of sub-section (1), it is hereby declared that any two persons who are otherwise eligible to marry have a right to marry any person of their choice without any hindrance from anyone including the parents and family members of both the parties. (3) The consent of the person’s parents, family, caste or clan is not necessary once the two adult individuals agree to enter into a marriage. (4) Any action to prevent the exercise of the rights referred to in sub-section (1) and (2) by any person or a group of persons shall amount to an offence under the provisions of this Act.