Court Verdict: A 20-year-old woman who was adamant on taking Jain Diksha faced opposition from her family. The High Court stated that parents cannot prevent their children from following their wishes.

The Indore bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court, in a significant decision, has directed police protection for a 20-year-old woman's desire to take Jain initiation, linking it to her fundamental and religious rights. The woman had filed a petition in the High Court stating that she was influenced by Shwetambar Jainism and wanted to adopt an ascetic life. However, her parents and relatives are continuously opposing this decision.