"Live-in-relationship Not A New Phenomena But Society Has Not Evolved To Accept It Without Raising Eyebrows To Such Relationships": P&H HC
3 years, 8 months ago

"Live-in-relationship Not A New Phenomena But Society Has Not Evolved To Accept It Without Raising Eyebrows To Such Relationships": P&H HC

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"The live-in-relationship nowadays is not a new phenomena but the society has not evolved to the extent of accepting such relationship without raising the eyebrows to such relationship" observed the Punjab and Haryana High Court on Tuesday while granting protection to a couple living in a live in relationship.A single bench comprising of Justice Rajesh Bhardwaj was dealing with a. "The live-in-relationship nowadays is not a new phenomena but the society has not evolved to the extent of accepting such relationship without raising the eyebrows to such relationship" observed the Punjab and Haryana High Court on Tuesday while granting protection to a couple living in a live in relationship. The live-in-relationship nowadays is not a new phenomena but the society has not evolved to the extent of accepting such relationship without raising the eyebrows to such relationship." The State of Kerala and others wherein the Court had said that live-in relationship' is recognised by the Legislature under the provisions of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, the Court ordered thus: "There is no reason not to address the grievances raised by the petitioners qua the same.

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Man Has No Fundamental Right To Live-In Relationship With A Married Woman, Particularly When She Appears To Be His Own Sister: Rajasthan HC
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Man Has No Fundamental Right To Live-In Relationship With A Married Woman, Particularly When She Appears To Be His Own Sister: Rajasthan HC

Live Law  

The expression locus-standi is a Latin term that means “place of standing” and refers to the legal right of a person to bring a law suit or to participate in a legal proceeding. The writ of habeas corpus has always been looked upon as an effective means to ensure release of the detained person and any emotional or intellectual concern …

When law seeks to make the State the Big Brother
1 month, 3 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 …

Live-in couples must be registered with competent authority: Rajasthan HC
1 month, 3 weeks 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
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

Madhya Pradesh High Court Paves Way For Major Couple To Reside Together But Expresses Concern Over Live-In Relationship At 'Tender Age'
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Madhya Pradesh High Court Paves Way For Major Couple To Reside Together But Expresses Concern Over Live-In Relationship At 'Tender Age'

Live Law  

The Madhya Pradesh High Court recently allowed a major couple to reside together without wedlock considering the fact that both the petitioners were above 18 years of age and thus, their choice needs to be protected. 1 is less than 21 years of age because both the petitioners are shown to be major being above 18 years of age and …

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, 3 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 …

Societal disapproval can't deprive interfaith partners of live-in rights: High Court
3 months 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, 1 week 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 …

Married Persons Entering In Live-In Relationships Bring Bad Name, Violate Parents' Right To Dignity: Punjab & Haryana High Court
7 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Allahabad High Court Weekly Round-Up: July 1 – July 7, 2024
8 months, 1 week ago

Allahabad High Court Weekly Round-Up: July 1 – July 7, 2024

Live Law  

NOMINAL INDEX State Of U.P. India's Majority Population Would Be In Minority One Day If Conversions In Religious Congregations Not Stopped: Allahabad HC Case title – Kailash vs state of UP 2024 LiveLaw 415 Case citation: 2024 LiveLaw 415 The Allahabad High Court observed that if the current trend of conversions during religious congregations is permitted to continue, the majority …

What is the legal position on live-in relationships? | Explained
10 months, 1 week 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 …

Muslims cannot claim rights in live-in relationship when having spouse: Allahabad HC
10 months, 2 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, 2 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, 2 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 …

Delhi High Court Rejects Husband's Plea For Divorce, Says Matrimonial Disputes Due To Mere Lack Of Adjustment Are Unfortunate
1 year ago

Delhi High Court Rejects Husband's Plea For Divorce, Says Matrimonial Disputes Due To Mere Lack Of Adjustment Are Unfortunate

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has observed that unfortunate are the matrimonial disputes where the “fountain head of friction” inter se the spouses is mere lack of adjustment, understanding and the will to stay together. “These factors are the wheels of the chariot of a workable marriage and if either spouse becomes averse to move together and chooses to abandon the …

Delhi High Court upholds law barring marriage of distant relatives
1 year, 1 month ago

Delhi High Court upholds law barring marriage of distant relatives

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi high court upheld the validity of the Hindu Marriage Act provision that prohibits marriage between two people who are distantly related, saying that the consent of parents for a marriage between blood relatives cannot be treated as a custom under the law. The division bench, which also included justice Manmeet PS Arora, said the woman failed to prove …

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 …

How legal are live-in relationships in India? | In Focus podcast
1 year, 7 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 …

‘Their Married Life Cannot Be Disturbed For Sake Of Trial’: Punjab And Haryana High Court Quashes Rape Case As Accused Marries ‘Victim’
1 year, 11 months ago

‘Their Married Life Cannot Be Disturbed For Sake Of Trial’: Punjab And Haryana High Court Quashes Rape Case As Accused Marries ‘Victim’

Live Law  

Quashing a rape case on the basis of compromise between the accused and complainant, the Punjab and Haryana High Court said their married life cannot be disturbed for the sake of trial in the FIR. to prevent abuse of the process of any court or to secure the ends of justice.’ In the case in hand the petitioner and respondent …

Merely Because Adult Boy Is Not Of Marriageable Age, It Would Not Deprive Young Couple Of Their Right To Live Together: P & H High Court Grants Protection To Live-In Couple
3 years, 3 months ago

Merely Because Adult Boy Is Not Of Marriageable Age, It Would Not Deprive Young Couple Of Their Right To Live Together: P & H High Court Grants Protection To Live-In Couple

Live Law  

While dealing with the protection plea of a young couple in a live-in relationship, the Punjab and Haryana High Court on Tuesday observed that merely because the adult boy is not of marriageable age, it would not deprive the young couple of their fundamental right as enshrined under Article 21 of the Constitution. Justice Harnaresh Singh Gill was adjudicating upon …

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 …

Child marriage valid if 'child' doesn't declare it void at 18: Punjab and Haryana HC
3 years, 6 months ago

Child marriage valid if 'child' doesn't declare it void at 18: Punjab and Haryana HC

India Today  

A division bench of the Punjab and Haryana High Court has ruled that a marriage contracted with a minor girl would be legally valid if the child upon turning 18 does not declare it void. It would become valid if no steps are taken by the ‘child’ to declare the marriage void on attaining majority, the high court ruled. “In …

"Entered Into An Unholy Alliance": P&H HC Dismisses Married Woman's Protection Plea Having Live In Relationship With Another Man
3 years, 7 months ago

"Entered Into An Unholy Alliance": P&H HC Dismisses Married Woman's Protection Plea Having Live In Relationship With Another Man

Live Law  

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has dismissed a protection plea filed by a woman, married and having a child from the wedlock, living in a live in relationship with another man after observing that she entered into an unholy alliance with him.The couple had approached the High Court seeking protection of their life and liberty at the hands of …

Live-in relationship between man, married woman 'illicit', says Rajasthan HC
3 years, 7 months ago

Live-in relationship between man, married woman 'illicit', says Rajasthan HC

India TV News  

Live-in relationship between man, married woman 'illicit', says Rajasthan HC The plea was filed by a 30-year-old married woman and a 27-year-old man from the Jhunjhunu district. The Rajasthan High Court has recently issued an order terming the live-in relationship between a man and a married woman "illicit". The plea was filed by a 30-year-old married woman and a 27-year-old …

"Can't Rule Out Possibility Of Forced Marriage": P&H High Court Directs Inquiry Into Marriage Of 19 Yr Old Girl With 67 Yr Old Man
3 years, 7 months ago

"Can't Rule Out Possibility Of Forced Marriage": P&H High Court Directs Inquiry Into Marriage Of 19 Yr Old Girl With 67 Yr Old Man

Live Law  

Calling it a shocking case, the Punjab and Haryana High Court on Monday directed a team of police officials to enquire into the marriage of a 19-year-old Girl with a 67-year-old man.The Bench of Justice Jasgurpreet Singh Puri was hearing the protection plea of the couple who claimed that. Calling it a shocking case, the Punjab and Haryana High Court …

"Minor Girl Residing With Adult Male In Live-in Relationship Not Morally, Socially Acceptable; Court's Seal Of Approval Cannot Be Allowed": P&H HC
3 years, 8 months ago

"Minor Girl Residing With Adult Male In Live-in Relationship Not Morally, Socially Acceptable; Court's Seal Of Approval Cannot Be Allowed": P&H HC

Live Law  

Refusing to grant protection to a couple living in a live in relationship, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has observed that a minor girl residing with an adult male in a live-in relationship is not morally and socially acceptable.A single judge bench comprising of Justice HS Madaan observed thus:"A minor girl residing with an adult male in a live-in …

"Why Marriage Not Ended Legitimately?": P&H High Court Questions Man Who Is In Live In Relation After Wife Allegedly Deserts Him
3 years, 9 months ago

"Why Marriage Not Ended Legitimately?": P&H High Court Questions Man Who Is In Live In Relation After Wife Allegedly Deserts Him

Live Law  

The Punjab & Haryana High Court last week questioned a man as to why he didn't legitimately end his matrimonial alliance from his wife, after he filed a protection plea and claimed that he has been compelled to provide motherly care to his children since his wife has deserted him. However, in order to avoid any possibility of the female …

It Is Necessary To Remind States To Eradicate Child Marriage Menace: Punjab & Haryana High Court
3 years, 9 months ago

It Is Necessary To Remind States To Eradicate Child Marriage Menace: Punjab & Haryana High Court

Live Law  

Hearing the protection plea of the petitioners, who are yet to attain the marriageable age, the Punjab & Haryana High Court recently declined to provide them protection, and the writ petition was dismissed while noting that that the issue to eradicate child marriage menace needs to be considered by the State.The Bench of Justice Manoj Bajaj was hearing the plea …

Protection Plea- Married Woman & Unmarried Man In A Live-In Relation: Punjab & Haryana High Court Directs SSP To Look Into Their Grievance
3 years, 9 months ago

Protection Plea- Married Woman & Unmarried Man In A Live-In Relation: Punjab & Haryana High Court Directs SSP To Look Into Their Grievance

Live Law  

The Punjab & Haryana High Court on Monday directed SSP, Faridkot to look into the grievance of an already married woman and an unmarried man living together in a live-in relationship and seeking protection of life and liberty against private parties. The petitioners are stated to be in a live-in relationship and they were apprehending threat and danger to their …

Live In Relation- "Not For The Court To Judge Couple's Decision To Reside Together Without Sanctity Of Marriage": Punjab & Haryana High Court
3 years, 9 months ago

Live In Relation- "Not For The Court To Judge Couple's Decision To Reside Together Without Sanctity Of Marriage": Punjab & Haryana High Court

Live Law  

In a significant observation, the Punjab & Haryana High Court has observed that in a case wherein a couple has taken a decision to reside together without the sanctity of marriage then, it is not for the courts to judge them on their decisionThe Bench of Justice Sant Prakash was hearing the plea of the petitioners seeking protection of their …

Lower Court's Insistence On 6-Month Wait Uncalled For, Marriage Irretrievably Broken: Punjab & Haryana High Court Waives Off Six Months Period
3 years, 9 months ago

Lower Court's Insistence On 6-Month Wait Uncalled For, Marriage Irretrievably Broken: Punjab & Haryana High Court Waives Off Six Months Period

Live Law  

The Punjab & Haryana High Court recently observed that approach adopted by the lower Court in insisting the parties to wait for another six months for a second motion hearing, when when the marriage between the parties has irretrievably broken, is totally uncalled for.The Bench of Justice Arun Monga Said:"The marriage between the parties has irretrievably broken and now they …

Extramarital Affair No Ground To Conclude Woman Wouldn't Be A Good Mother & Deny Her Child Custody: Punjab & Haryana High Court
3 years, 9 months ago

Extramarital Affair No Ground To Conclude Woman Wouldn't Be A Good Mother & Deny Her Child Custody: Punjab & Haryana High Court

Live Law  

Noting that in a patriarchal society, it is common to cast aspersions on the moral character of a woman, the Punjab & Haryana High Court, while granting custody over a four-year-old child to her mother, recently observed thus:"Even assuming a woman is or has been in an extramarital relationship, the same by itself cannot lead to the conclusion that she …

Can Court Grant Protection To Two Persons Living Together Without Examining Their Marital Status?: P&H High Court Refers Matter To Larger Bench
3 years, 9 months ago

Can Court Grant Protection To Two Persons Living Together Without Examining Their Marital Status?: P&H High Court Refers Matter To Larger Bench

Live Law  

In a significant move, the Punjab & Haryana High Court last week referred to a larger bench, the question as to whether the Court is required to grant protection to two persons living together, without examining their marital status and the other circumstances of that case? Court's observations The Court found it appropriate to request the Chief Justice to constitute …

Live-In Relationships May Not Be Acceptable To All But Living Together Without Marrying Doesn't Constitute An Offence: P&H High Court
3 years, 10 months ago

Live-In Relationships May Not Be Acceptable To All But Living Together Without Marrying Doesn't Constitute An Offence: P&H High Court

Live Law  

In yet another significant ruling, the Punjab & Haryana High Court on Tuesday observed that a live-in relationship may not be acceptable to all, but it cannot be said that such a relationship is an illegal one or that living together without the sanctity of marriage constitutes an offence.The Bench of Justice Jaishree Thakur observed thus in a matter pertaining …

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'

Firstpost  

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 …

"Entire Social Fabric Of Society Would Get Disturbed": P&H High Court Refuses To Grant Protection To A Live-In Couple
3 years, 10 months ago

"Entire Social Fabric Of Society Would Get Disturbed": P&H High Court Refuses To Grant Protection To A Live-In Couple

Live Law  

The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Wednesday refused to grant protection to a live-in couple who allegedly faced threats from the girl's family since their elopement while noting that "if such protection as claimed is granted, the entire social fabric of the society would get disturbed. The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Wednesday refused to grant protection to …

"Cannot Be Morally Accepted In Society": P&H HC Declines Protection To Couples In "Contractual Live-In-Relationship"Which is Not A "Marital Relationship"
4 years ago

"Cannot Be Morally Accepted In Society": P&H HC Declines Protection To Couples In "Contractual Live-In-Relationship"Which is Not A "Marital Relationship"

Live Law  

The Punjab & Haryana High Court on Wednesday registered its disapproval of 'new concept of contractual Live-In-Relation' backed by a deed, wherein parties state that their live-in-relationship is not 'Marital Relationship'. Significantly, the Court distinguished this case with other cases relied upon by the Petitioners on the ground that in such petitions, which were related to live-in-relationship couples and were …

"Undue Fervor Shown By Cops As This Was Inter-Religious Marriage": Gujarat High Court Sets Couple Free, Orders IG-level Inquiry
4 years, 2 months ago

"Undue Fervor Shown By Cops As This Was Inter-Religious Marriage": Gujarat High Court Sets Couple Free, Orders IG-level Inquiry

Live Law  

While underlining that the facts are quite glaring and also shocking and ordering the release of an interfaith couple from the Custody of cops, the Gujarat High Court on Tuesday quashed and set aside the order of Remand passed by the Magistrate qua the corpus Nisar khan. Also, last month, the Allahabad High Court had reunited an interfaith couple while …

Preserve Liberty of Live-in Couple Even if One of Them Isn't of Marriageable Age: Punjab & Haryana HC
4 years, 2 months ago

Preserve Liberty of Live-in Couple Even if One of Them Isn't of Marriageable Age: Punjab & Haryana HC

News 18  

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has said the life and liberty of live-in couple should be protected even if one of the partners has not attained the marriageable age. A single-Judge Bench of Justice Alka Sarin said the couple’s right to live together can’t be denied as long as they are within the boundaries of the law. The non-attainment …

Merely Because The Boy Is Not Of Marriageable Age, The Right Of A Major Couple To Live-Together Can't Be Denied: Punjab And Haryana HC
4 years, 2 months ago

Merely Because The Boy Is Not Of Marriageable Age, The Right Of A Major Couple To Live-Together Can't Be Denied: Punjab And Haryana HC

Live Law  

Punjab and Haryana HC has recently held that merely because the boy is not of marriageable age the right of petitioners to live-together cannot be denied. Noting that "Parents cannot compel a child to live a life on their terms and that every adult individual has a right to live his or her life as he or she deems fit", …

Two Adults in Live-in Relationship Can Cohabit Without Interference from Families: Allahabad HC
4 years, 3 months ago

Two Adults in Live-in Relationship Can Cohabit Without Interference from Families: Allahabad HC

News 18  

Two adults in a live-in relationship have the right to cohabit peacefully, the Allahabad High Court has observed while directing the SSP Farrukhabad to provide security to a couple that lives together and has been facing harassment by family members. “Hon’ble Apex Court in a long line of decisions has settled the law that where a boy and a girl …

Muslim Man Converts Before Marrying a Hindu, Couple Under Haryana Police Protection
4 years, 3 months ago

Muslim Man Converts Before Marrying a Hindu, Couple Under Haryana Police Protection

News 18  

A Muslim man, who converted to Hinduism before marrying a Hindu woman, and his wife are under police protection here following the intervention of the Punjab and Haryana High Court. Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij had last week said the state government has set up a three-member committee to draft a law against ’love jihad’, a term used by BJP …

Punjab & Haryana High Court: Hindu marriage between first cousins illegal
4 years, 4 months ago

Punjab & Haryana High Court: Hindu marriage between first cousins illegal

Op India  

The Punjab and Haryana High Court during the hearing of an anticipatory bail application of a petitioner, who was in live-in relationship with his minor first cousin and wanted to marry her after she turned 18, observed that the marriage between first cousins was per se illegal. He submitted that the petitioner and the minor were not allowed to marriage …

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