Social acceptance of live-in relations on rise, says Punjab & Haryana HC days after another bench terms it 'unacceptable'
3 years, 10 months ago

Social acceptance of live-in relations on rise, says Punjab & Haryana HC days after another bench terms it 'unacceptable'

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Justice Sudhir Mittal observed that an individual has the right to formalise the relationship with the partner through marriage or to adopt the non-formal approach of a live-in relationship Chandigarh: The Punjab and Haryana High court has granted protection to a couple who are in a live-in relationship, observing that social acceptance of such relationships is increasing. The order by Justice Sudhir Mittal, passed on Tuesday, comes days after another bench of the high court observed in a separate case that a live-in relationship is morally and socially unacceptable. However, a single bench of Justice HS Madaan had in a 11 May order said a live-in relationship was morally and socially unacceptable, and dismissed a petition of a runaway couple from Punjab, Gulza Kumari and Gurwinder Singh, who sought protection of their life and liberty. “As a matter of fact, the petitioners in the garb of filing the present petition are seeking seal of approval on their live-in relationship, which is morally and socially not acceptable and no protection order in the petition can be passed,” Justice Madaan had said in his order.

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Is Uttarakhand’s UCC Fair for All? Who Controls Love, Law, and Religion?
1 month ago

Is Uttarakhand’s UCC Fair for All? Who Controls Love, Law, and Religion?

The Hindu  

Published : Feb 24, 2025 19:13 IST - 10 MINS READ Uttarakhand has become the first State in the country to bring in a uniform civil code. The code promotes state control in personal relationships, including marriages, divorces, matrimonial disputes, and live-in relationships, as well as in matters of succession and inheritance. Couples whose marriages are registered under the Uttarakhand …

The problem of regulating live-in relationships
1 month, 2 weeks ago

The problem of regulating live-in relationships

The Hindu  

Uttarakhand recently implemented a Uniform Civil Code, governing various aspects of civil life. One of the novel aspects of the UCC is that it mandates compulsory registration of opposite-sex live-in relationships, and criminalises those engaged in unregistered non-marital cohabitation. It declares that children born in live-in relationships will be considered legitimate, which is an improvement on the existing position of …

Uttarakhand UCC: One live-in couple register, Bajrang Dal checks for interfaith couples after ’accessing’ protected data
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Uttarakhand UCC: One live-in couple register, Bajrang Dal checks for interfaith couples after ’accessing’ protected data

Live Mint  

Uniform Civil Code was implemented across Uttarakhand last month — with only one live-in relationship being registered in the first 10 days. Meanwhile Bajrang Dal leaders claimed that they were aware of the details and 'checking' for interfaith couples in the state. We are constantly on the lookout for dangerous cases,” an Indian Express report quoted Bajrang Dal leader Vikas …

First Live-In Registered Under UCC In Uttarakhand, Four Applications Being Verified
1 month, 3 weeks ago

First Live-In Registered Under UCC In Uttarakhand, Four Applications Being Verified

ABP News  

Days after the Uniform Civil Code came into force, the Uttarakhand government registered the first live-in relationship. The officials said that so far five applications have been received from live-in couples for the mandatory registration, out of which one has been granted registration. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami also launched a portal designed for the mandatory online registration of marriages, …

One live-in relationship registered under Uttarakhand Civil Code so far
1 month, 3 weeks ago

One live-in relationship registered under Uttarakhand Civil Code so far

India Today  

Only one live-in relationship has been registered in Uttarakhand's Uniform Civil Code portal in the first 10 days of its implementation. On the occasion, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami launched a portal designed for the mandatory online registration of marriages, divorce and live-in relationships. However, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami justified it by saying mandatory registration of live-in couples would …

When law seeks to make the State the Big Brother
1 month, 4 weeks ago

When law seeks to make the State the Big Brother

Hindustan Times  

The first uniform civil code in independent India could have been an opportunity to showcase a progressive template for other states. Dehradun: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami during an event to announce the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code, in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, Monday, Jan. 27, 2025. Invoking the 2022 murder of Shradha Walker allegedly by her live-in boyfriend Aaftab …

How Uttarakhand UCC rules for live-in relationships raise privacy and surveillance concerns
1 month, 4 weeks ago

How Uttarakhand UCC rules for live-in relationships raise privacy and surveillance concerns

The Hindu  

Uttarakhand’s Uniform Civil Code passed by the State Assembly in February 2024, mandates the registration of live-in relationships both at their commencement and termination. The rules, which came into effect on January 27, 2025, impose extensive documentation requirements for such registrations, including Aadhaar cards, details of any previous marital or live-in relationships, and the name and contact information of landlords. …

Rajasthan HC directs setting up of an authority for registration of live-in relationships
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2 months ago

Rajasthan HC directs setting up of an authority for registration of live-in relationships

Op India  

The Rajasthan High Court on Wednesday directed the Centre and the State legislatures to formulate a procedure for the registration of live-in relationships. In the absence of legislation, the court directed the establishment of a competent authority for the registration of live-in relationships Justice Dhand issued the direction during the hearing of a writ petition filed by a married woman …

Proof of past relationships & religious certificates – the Uttarakhand UCC rules for live-in couples explained
2 months ago

Proof of past relationships & religious certificates – the Uttarakhand UCC rules for live-in couples explained

Live Mint  

Uttarakhand’s Uniform Civil Code rules, which took effect on January 2, made it mandatory for live-in couples to register with the government. Apart from the offline option, live-in couples who want to register their relationships on the Uttarakhand UCC portal, ucc.uk.gov.in, need Aadhaar authentication to register online. Uttarakhand UCC rules: The 16-page form The applicants must fill out a form …

Register Live-In Couples Till Enactment Of Law For Their Safety, HC Directs Rajasthan Govt
2 months ago

Register Live-In Couples Till Enactment Of Law For Their Safety, HC Directs Rajasthan Govt

ABP News  

Jaipur, Jan 29 A single-judge bench of the Rajasthan High Court has directed the state government to launch a web portal to register live-in relationships. Hearing a bunch of pleas filed by several live-in couples seeking protection, Justice Annop Kumar Dhand observed that till such a law is enacted, live-in-relationships must be registered with a competent authority/tribunal. Stressing the necessity …

Frame a law that governs live-ins: HC to state, Centre
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2 months ago

Frame a law that governs live-ins: HC to state, Centre

Hindustan Times  

The Rajasthan High Court on Wednesday said the Central and the state government should frame a law to govern live-in relationships, and that till this done, the state government should appoint an authority or tribunal where such relationships can be registered. Frame a law that governs live-ins: HC to state, Centre “The live-in relationships is liable to be registered by …

Rajasthan High Court urges government to enact laws on live-in relationships
2 months ago

Rajasthan High Court urges government to enact laws on live-in relationships

India TV News  

Rajasthan: A single-judge bench of the Rajasthan High Court has directed the state government to launch a web portal to register live-in relationships. Hearing a bunch of pleas filed by several live-in couples seeking protection, Justice Anoop Kumar Dhand observed that till such a law is enacted, live-in-relationships must be registered with a competent authority/tribunal. Stressing the necessity to regulate …

Live-in couples must be registered with competent authority: Rajasthan HC
2 months ago

Live-in couples must be registered with competent authority: Rajasthan HC

Hindustan Times  

A single-judge bench of the Rajasthan High Court has directed the state government to launch a web portal to register live-in relationships. Justice Annop Kumar Dhand made the observation while hearing a bunch of pleas filed by several live-in couples seeking protection. Hearing a bunch of pleas filed by several live-in couples seeking protection, Justice Annop Kumar Dhand observed that …

'Live-In Relationships Must Be Registered With Govt Authority Till Law Is Formulated To Govern Them': Rajasthan High Court
2 months ago

'Live-In Relationships Must Be Registered With Govt Authority Till Law Is Formulated To Govern Them': Rajasthan High Court

Live Law  

Emphasizing that the need of the hour was for the Centre and State government to enact a legislation governing live-in relationships, the Jaipur bench of the Rajasthan High Court on Wednesday directed, that till such a law is enacted, live-in-relationship must be registered by a government established authority or tribunal. Justice Anoop Kumar Dhand in his order said, "The live-in-relationship …

Can Married Persons In Live-In Relationship With Others Seek Protection Orders? Rajasthan High Court Refers To Larger Bench
2 months ago

Can Married Persons In Live-In Relationship With Others Seek Protection Orders? Rajasthan High Court Refers To Larger Bench

Live Law  

The Jaipur bench of the Rajasthan High Court on Wednesday referred to a large bench to decide whether married persons who choose to be in live-in relationships with other individuals without first dissolving their marriage are entitled to seek protection orders from the court. Justice Anoop Kumar Dhand passed the order after taking note of various judgments of the high …

Republic Day will change how you marry, divorce or live-in in Uttarakhand
2 months, 1 week ago

Republic Day will change how you marry, divorce or live-in in Uttarakhand

India Today  

On January 26, Uttarakhand will likely mark a watershed moment in Indian legal history by becoming the first state to implement a Uniform Civil Code. This monumental legislative shift stems from the BJP’s assembly election promise of 2022 and reflects the party’s broader national vision of uniformity in personal laws. What UCC will change in Uttarakhand Uttarakhand’s UCC aims to …

Punjab & Haryana HC Rejects Protection Plea Of Live-In Couple Where One Of Them Was Married With Kids, Says It Would "Promote Bigamy"
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Punjab & Haryana HC Rejects Protection Plea Of Live-In Couple Where One Of Them Was Married With Kids, Says It Would "Promote Bigamy"

Live Law  

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has refused to grant protection to a live-in couple–wherein one of them was already married and had children, observing that allowing the plea in this instance will encourage the wrong doer and promote bigamy, violating the rights of the spouse and children of one of the petitioner's. Justice Sandeep Moudgil said, "Under Article 21 …

Gadkari: Live-in relationships, same-sex marriages against social norms
3 months, 1 week ago

Gadkari: Live-in relationships, same-sex marriages against social norms

Deccan Chronicle  

Union minister Nitin Gadkari has expressed strong views against live-in relationships and same-sex marriages, stating that they are "against the rules of society" and could lead to the collapse of the social structure. "They told me that the biggest issue in European nations is that men and women are not getting married and are opting for live-in relationships," he said. …

Societal disapproval can't deprive interfaith partners of live-in rights: High Court
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Societal disapproval can't deprive interfaith partners of live-in rights: High Court

India Today  

The Bombay High Court has observed that a 19-year-old Hindu girl and a 20-year-old Muslim boy desired to have a live-in relationship and that they cannot be deprived of their rights granted under the Constitution merely because of societal disapproval. The court also said it was the girl's choice to have a live-in with her partner, and it cannot restrict …

Want to live together? Don't expect cop protection: Court to interfaith couple
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Want to live together? Don't expect cop protection: Court to interfaith couple

India Today  

The Bombay High Court on Wednesday talked tough to a young interfaith couple seeking judicial intervention for police protection to continue their live-in relationship. However, the bench emphasised the woman’s autonomy, remarking, “The girl is a major, and she cannot be forced to stay with her parents.” The judges noted the societal backlash the woman faced, including harassment on social …

The vulnerability of live-in couples
6 months, 3 weeks ago

The vulnerability of live-in couples

The Hindu  

In 2022, investigations began into the disappearance of a 26-year-old woman, Shraddha Walkar. In following judgments, the Supreme Court extended the same protection to live-in relationships, stating, “Live-in or marriage-like relationship is neither a crime nor a sin though socially unacceptable in this country”. In Chawali v. State of U.P., the Allahabad High Court, building on the conservatism towards marriage, …

Married Persons Entering In Live-In Relationships Bring Bad Name, Violate Parents' Right To Dignity: Punjab & Haryana High Court
8 months ago

Married Persons Entering In Live-In Relationships Bring Bad Name, Violate Parents' Right To Dignity: Punjab & Haryana High Court

Live Law  

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has refused to grant protection to the already married live-in couples apprehending threat from their family members, observing that married couples who run away from their parental homes to be in live-in relationships are bringing a "bad name" to their parents and also violate the right of the parents to live with dignity.Adding that …

Marrying Person Of One's Choice Is A Fundamental Right, No One Can Interfere With Marriage Preferences Of Adults: Punjab & Haryana High Court
9 months ago

Marrying Person Of One's Choice Is A Fundamental Right, No One Can Interfere With Marriage Preferences Of Adults: Punjab & Haryana High Court

Live Law  

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has observed that the right to marry a person of one's own wish is a fundamental right.The development came while hearing a protection plea of a couple who stated to have legally married each other and apprehended threats from their relatives.Justice Kuldeep Tiwari observed, “To marry a person of one's own choice, is the …

What is the legal position on live-in relationships? | Explained
10 months, 2 weeks ago

What is the legal position on live-in relationships? | Explained

The Hindu  

The story so far: The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court stated earlier this month that a Muslim cannot claim rights in a live-in relationship when he or she has a living spouse. Interestingly in the same month, the Punjab and Haryana High Court stated that a couple living together without obtaining a divorce from their previous spouse cannot …

No parole for maintaining relationships with live-in partners: Delhi high court
10 months, 3 weeks ago

No parole for maintaining relationships with live-in partners: Delhi high court

Hindustan Times  

Indian law does not permit parole to convicts solely for maintaining relationships with live-in partners, the Delhi high court has said. “The law in India as well as the Delhi Prison Rules do not permit grant of parole on the ground of maintaining conjugal relationships, that too with live-in partners. “Granting parole on the ground to have a child or …

Muslims cannot claim rights in live-in relationship when having spouse: Allahabad HC
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Muslims cannot claim rights in live-in relationship when having spouse: Allahabad HC

The Hindu  

The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court on May 8 said that Muslims cannot claim rights in a live-in relationship when they have a living spouse, as such a relationship is not permitted under the tenets of Islam. Shadab Khan, who were seeking protection from police action after the woman's parents filed a kidnapping case against Mr. Khan, and …

Allahabad HC rules against legal rights for Muslims in live-in relationships when having spouse | DETAILS
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Allahabad HC rules against legal rights for Muslims in live-in relationships when having spouse | DETAILS

India TV News  

The Allahabad High Court on Wednesday stated that Muslims cannot assert rights in a live-in relationship if they have a spouse, as such a relationship contradicts Islamic principles. The couple sought protection from police action after Sneha Devi's parents filed a kidnapping case against Khan. They also sought protection of their lives and liberty, citing their status as adults and …

Live-In Relation A 'Stigma' In Indian Culture; Apathy Towards Matrimonial Duties Gave Rise To This Concept: Chhattisgarh HC
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Live-In Relation A 'Stigma' In Indian Culture; Apathy Towards Matrimonial Duties Gave Rise To This Concept: Chhattisgarh HC

Live Law  

The Chhattisgarh High Court recently observed that live-in relationships, which are followed in certain sects of society, still continue as a “stigma” in Indian culture as such relations are an imported philosophy contrary to the general expectations of Indian Tenets. High Court's observations At the outset, the Court took exception to the appellant's submission that he is entitled to solemnise …

Women Entitled to Maintenance: Madhya Pradesh High Court Rules on Breakup After Live-in Relationship
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Women Entitled to Maintenance: Madhya Pradesh High Court Rules on Breakup After Live-in Relationship

News 18  

In a ruling recognising the rights of women in a live-in relationship, the Madhya Pradesh High Court said a woman living with a man for a considerable period is entitled to maintenance upon separation, even if they are not legally married. According to an NDTV report, the Madhya Pradesh HC delivered the judgement while hearing a case of a petitioner …

A Person Can't Be In An Illicit & Live-In Relationship As Per Hindu Law If His/Her Spouse Is Alive: Allahabad High Court
1 year ago

A Person Can't Be In An Illicit & Live-In Relationship As Per Hindu Law If His/Her Spouse Is Alive: Allahabad High Court

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court has recently held that as per the Hindu Law, a person having a spouse alive cannot live in an illicit and live-in relationship in contravention of the provisions of the law. A bench of Justice Renu Agarwal observed thus while dismissing a protection plea filed by a live-in relationship couple cohabiting with each other without divorcing …

Code that lets the State limit personal freedoms
1 year, 1 month ago

Code that lets the State limit personal freedoms

Hindustan Times  

The framing of a new law is not just a legislative process; it ought to reflect people’s aspirations and safeguard the cherished liberties the Constitution contemplates. The proposed law, however, contains a raft of provisions that appear to limit individual rights, the agency of women, and the freedom of adults to form intimate associations without the State’s muzzle. Second, the …

Uttarakhand Uniform Civil Code dares right to form ‘intimate associations’
1 year, 1 month ago

Uttarakhand Uniform Civil Code dares right to form ‘intimate associations’

The Hindu  

The Uniform Civil Code passed in Uttarakhand on Wednesday, which requires consenting adults who intend to enter a live-in relationship to submit a “joint statement” to that effect before a “Registrar”, dares individuals’ freedom to form “intimate associations” without state monitoring or regulation. Chandrachud, in his minority opinion while heading a Constitution Bench in Supriyo versus Union of India, refers …

What will Change for Couples in Live-In Relationships After Uttarakhand Adopts Uniform Civil Code?
1 year, 1 month ago

What will Change for Couples in Live-In Relationships After Uttarakhand Adopts Uniform Civil Code?

News 18  

Live-in couples will have to register their relationship with district officials or face jail once the Uttarakhand government implements the Uniform Civil Code. Section 378 of the UCC bill makes it obligatory for the man and woman, who are living in the state, regardless of whether they are residents of Uttarakhand or not, to submit a “statement of the live-in …

BJP MP Seeks Law Against Live-in Relations, Calls It 'A Dangerous Disease'
1 year, 3 months ago

BJP MP Seeks Law Against Live-in Relations, Calls It 'A Dangerous Disease'

ABP News  

Dharambir Singh, a BJP Member of Parliament from Haryana, proposed a law prohibiting live-in relationships on Thursday, calling them a "dangerous disease" that must be eradicated from society. During the 'zero hour' in the Lok Sabha, Singh also raised the issue of high divorce rates in love marriages, advocating for parental consent for such unions. Singh emphasised the emergence of …

Live-in relationship 'dangerous disease', should be law against it: BJP MP Dharambir Singh in Lok Sabha
1 year, 3 months ago

Live-in relationship 'dangerous disease', should be law against it: BJP MP Dharambir Singh in Lok Sabha

India TV News  

Live-in relationship in India: A Bharatiya Janata Party MP from Haryana today termed live-in relationships a dangerous disease that needs to be eradicated from society and urged the government to make a law against it. Raising the issue in the Lok Sabha during 'zero hour', Dharambir Singh also said divorce rates in love marriages were high and the consent of …

Live-in Relationship Without Dissolving Previous Marriage May Amount To Bigamy: Punjab & Haryana High Court
1 year, 4 months ago

Live-in Relationship Without Dissolving Previous Marriage May Amount To Bigamy: Punjab & Haryana High Court

Live Law  

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has said that living together with another woman, without dissolving the marriage from earlier spouse may amount to offence of bigamy under Sections 494, 495 of the IPC.Justice Kuldeep Tiwari said, ".without obtaining any valid decree of divorce from his earlier spouse and during subsistence of his earlier marriage, the petitioner No.2 is living …

‘Live-in relationships are timepass, temporary and fragile’: Allahabad HC
1 year, 5 months ago

‘Live-in relationships are timepass, temporary and fragile’: Allahabad HC

Live Mint  

While rejecting the plea of an inter-faith live-in couple, the Allahabad High Court observed that live-in relationships are more of infatuation against the opposite sex which often result in timepass. "No doubt that Hon'ble the Apex Court in a number of cases, have validated the live-in relationship but in the span of two months in a tender age of 20-22 …

Married Persons' Entry Into Live-In Relationship 'Illicit': Punjab & Haryana High Court Refuses Police Protection, Imposes Cost
1 year, 6 months ago

Married Persons' Entry Into Live-In Relationship 'Illicit': Punjab & Haryana High Court Refuses Police Protection, Imposes Cost

Live Law  

The Punjab & Haryana High Court recently imposed a fine of Rs. 2,500 on already married individuals entering into a live-in relationship who had approached the court seeking police protection. Justice Alok Jain called it a 'classic case of an illicit relationship' while reiterating that married individuals cannot enter live-in relationships with others during the subsistence of. Justice Alok Jain …

‘Live-in relationship cannot provide stability, security’, says Allahabad HC
1 year, 6 months ago

‘Live-in relationship cannot provide stability, security’, says Allahabad HC

Live Mint  

The Allahabad High Court has stated that live-in relationships do not offer the same level of security, societal approval, advancement, and stability as traditional marriage does in this country. Then she somehow tries to get her live-in relationship with the male partner get converted into the relationship of marriage having social sanction," the court said. “Live-in relationship shall only be …

Live-in relationship cannot provide stability, security and social acceptance: Allahabad High Court
1 year, 6 months ago

Live-in relationship cannot provide stability, security and social acceptance: Allahabad High Court

India TV News  

Allahabad HC on live-in relationship: The Allahabad High Court has observed that live-in relationships cannot provide security, social acceptance, progress and stability that the institution of marriage provides to a person in this country and women especially face social ostracisation in case of a breakup. Then she somehow tries to get her live-in relationship with the male partner get converted …

How legal are live-in relationships in India? | In Focus podcast
1 year, 8 months ago

How legal are live-in relationships in India? | In Focus podcast

The Hindu  

While still frowned upon in most parts of the country, live-in relationships are becoming increasingly common. In a recent judgement, the Allahabad High Court refused to grant protection to an inter-faith couple in a live-in relationship and even stressed upon the need to create awareness about the emotional and societal pressures and legal hassles that may be created through such …

Law does not recognise live-in relationship as marriage, says Kerala high court: Report
1 year, 9 months ago

Law does not recognise live-in relationship as marriage, says Kerala high court: Report

Hindustan Times  

Law does not recognise live-in relationships as marriage, the Kerala high court observed on Tuesday. The Kerala high court said live-in relationships might be recognised for other purposes, but not for divorce. The high court bench made the observations while hearing an appeal filed by a couple of different faiths who were in a live-in relationship and had challenged a …

From Domestic Violence to Palimony, What the Law Says About Protection of Live-in Partners in India
2 years, 4 months ago

From Domestic Violence to Palimony, What the Law Says About Protection of Live-in Partners in India

News 18  

Police are deep into the investigation of the shocking murder case of Shraddha Walkar, who was allegedly killed by her live-in partner Aaftab Poonawalla. In this landmark decision, a bench led by Honble Justice K. S. Radhakrishnan framed guidelines to take along the live-in relationship within the expression relationship in the nature of marriage for the protection of women from …

Live-in relationships promoting promiscuity: Madhya Pradesh HC in a case where woman underwent 2 forced abortions
2 years, 11 months ago

Live-in relationships promoting promiscuity: Madhya Pradesh HC in a case where woman underwent 2 forced abortions

Hindustan Times  

The Madhya Pradesh high court has observed that live-in relationships are giving rise to sexual offences and promoting promiscuity as it rejected the anticipatory bail of a 25-year-old man who was accused of raping a woman. The Madhya Pradesh high court said live-in relationships are giving rise to sexual offences. Justice Subodh Abhyankar of the Indore bench of the high …

Irreversible Loss Will Be Cause If Allegations Of Threat To Life Are True: Punjab & Haryana High Court Grants Protection To Live-In Couple
2 years, 11 months ago

Irreversible Loss Will Be Cause If Allegations Of Threat To Life Are True: Punjab & Haryana High Court Grants Protection To Live-In Couple

Live Law  

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has come to the rescue of a live-in couple, allegedly facing threat to their lives from their families. The bench comprising Justice Anoop Chitkara allowed their plea by stating that if the allegations of apprehension turn out to be true, it might lead to an "irreversible loss". Court also specified that if it is …

Merely Living Together for Few Days Not Enough for Live-in Relationship Claim: Punjab & Haryana HC
3 years, 3 months ago

Merely Living Together for Few Days Not Enough for Live-in Relationship Claim: Punjab & Haryana HC

News 18  

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has observed that merely because two adults are living together for a few days, their claim of a live-in relationship based upon a “bald averment” may not be enough to hold that they are truly in a live-in-relationship. “Merely because the two adults are living together for a few days, their claim of live-in-relationship …

50-Yr-Old Married Woman In Live-In Relation With 30-Yr-Old Man: P&H High Court Orders Threat Assessment For Couple
3 years, 4 months ago

50-Yr-Old Married Woman In Live-In Relation With 30-Yr-Old Man: P&H High Court Orders Threat Assessment For Couple

Live Law  

The Punjab and Haryana High Court recently ordered protection to a 50-year-old married woman and her live-in partner, a 30-year-old man noting that every person, more so, a major, has the right to live his / her life with a person of his / her choice at any rate.Stressing that the protection of life and liberty is a basic feature …

"Live-In Partners Living Lustful & Adulterous Life Sans Obtaining Divorce From Their Spouses": P&H HC Dismisses Protection Plea
3 years, 5 months ago

"Live-In Partners Living Lustful & Adulterous Life Sans Obtaining Divorce From Their Spouses": P&H HC Dismisses Protection Plea

Live Law  

The Punjab & Haryana High Court recently dismissed a protection plea filed by a live-in couple observing that they both are in living a lustful and adulterous life with each other without obtaining a divorce from their respective spouses.The Bench of Justice Arvind Singh Sangwan was dealing with a plea filed by a live-in couple who submitted that they both …

Across India, high courts' approach to live-in relationships appears to be caught in contradictions
3 years, 5 months ago

Across India, high courts' approach to live-in relationships appears to be caught in contradictions

Firstpost  

The varying reasons accorded by high courts, apart from relying upon biases stemming out of the contemporary societal perceptions, additionally, often revolve around loose interpretations of the Constitution Live-in relationships have faced tumultuous judicial interpretations in the recent past. Recently, Rajasthan High Court granted police protection to a live-in couple on the grounds that, denying them the same would amount …

'Courts Must Rely On Constitutional Morality And Not Obscure Notions Of Social Morality': Rajasthan HC Grants Protection To Live-In Couple Involving Married Woman
3 years, 6 months ago

'Courts Must Rely On Constitutional Morality And Not Obscure Notions Of Social Morality': Rajasthan HC Grants Protection To Live-In Couple Involving Married Woman

Live Law  

The Rajasthan High Court has recently held that neither the State nor the society can intrude into the private lives of two adult individuals who seek to indulge in a live-in relationship even if one of the partners is legally married to someone else. The Court was adjudicating upon a petition moved by a couple in a live-in relationship seeking …

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