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 family court order refusing to grant them divorce under Special Marriage Act. The high court said that when two parties decide to live together through a mere agreement and not as per any personal law or Special Marriage Act, they cannot claim it to be a marriage or seek divorce.

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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
Top News
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 …

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 …

Marriage Built On Mutual Trust, Companionship; When These Missing, Marital Bond Becomes Mere Legal Formality : Supreme Court
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3 months, 1 week ago

Marriage Built On Mutual Trust, Companionship; When These Missing, Marital Bond Becomes Mere Legal Formality : Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has observed that prolonged separation, coupled with inability to reconcline, can be a relevant factor to decide matrimonial disputes, when marriage has become a mere legal formality dovid of mutual trust and companionship. The evidence in the present case points unequivocally to an irretrievable breakdown of the marriage, the Court noted, given the legal disputes between the …

Marriage Built On Mutual Trust, Companionship; When These Missing, Marital Bond Becomes Mere Legal Formality : Supreme Court
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3 months, 1 week ago

Marriage Built On Mutual Trust, Companionship; When These Missing, Marital Bond Becomes Mere Legal Formality : Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has observed that prolonged separation, coupled with inability to reconcline, can be a relevant factor to decide matrimonial disputes, when marriage has become a mere legal formality dovid of mutual trust and companionship. The evidence in the present case points unequivocally to an irretrievable breakdown of the marriage, the Court noted, given the legal disputes between the …

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, …

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 …

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 …

‘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 …

‘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, Couples Living Together By Virtue Of Agreement Can't Seek Divorce: Kerala High Court
1 year, 9 months ago

Law Does Not Recognise Live-In Relationship As Marriage, Couples Living Together By Virtue Of Agreement Can't Seek Divorce: Kerala High Court

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court recently held that the law does not recognise a live in relationship as marriage and hence such a relationship cannot be recognised for the purpose of divorce either. The law only allows parties to divorce if they are married under a recognised form of marriage as per personal law or secular law, the Court observed. The …

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 …

For youngsters, wife is Worry Invited for Ever’: Kerala HC
2 years, 6 months ago

For youngsters, wife is Worry Invited for Ever’: Kerala HC

Live Mint  

Kerala High Court on Thursday lamented over the rising disinterest in marriages among youngsters. The court expressed concern that the younger generation is considering marriage as an "evil" and was avoiding it to "enjoy free life", according to a report by Live Law. Further, the judges said that the current generation's men have changed the meaning of the "WIFE' word …

Spouse Refusing To Accord Divorce On Mutual Consent Despite Being Convinced That Marriage Failed Amounts To Cruelty : Kerala High Court
3 years, 1 month ago

Spouse Refusing To Accord Divorce On Mutual Consent Despite Being Convinced That Marriage Failed Amounts To Cruelty : Kerala High Court

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court has held that if one of the spouses is refusing to accord divorce on mutual consent despite being convinced of the fact that the marriage has failed, it is nothing but cruelty to the other spouse. A Division Bench of Justice A. Muhamed Mustaque and Justice Sophy Thomas noted that once the court is able to …

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 …

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 …

Kerala High Court Directs Centre, State To Find Technological Solutions Within Legal Framework To Support Online Registration Of Marriages Under SMA
3 years, 6 months ago

Kerala High Court Directs Centre, State To Find Technological Solutions Within Legal Framework To Support Online Registration Of Marriages Under SMA

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court is now awaiting the views of the Central and the State Governments respectively to find a technological solution within the legal framework to support online solemnisation or registration of the marriage. Meanwhile, the Division Bench of Justice A. Muhamed Mustaque and Justice Kauser Edappagath has issued an interim order containing directions The question posed before them …

Kerala High Court Rules In Favour Of Registering Marriages Under SMA Via Video Conference, Expresses Concerns Regarding Implementation
3 years, 6 months ago

Kerala High Court Rules In Favour Of Registering Marriages Under SMA Via Video Conference, Expresses Concerns Regarding Implementation

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Monday ruled that considering the technological advancements in place, marriages under the Special Marriage Act, 1954 can be registered through video conference. A Division Bench of Justice A Muhamed Mustaque and Justice Kauser Edappagath observed so while hearing a batch of petitions filed by individuals seeking to solemnize their marriages under SMA through. A Division …

'Immoral, But not Illegal': Fate of Live-in Relationships in India Lies in the Hands of Judiciary; Here's How
3 years, 7 months ago

'Immoral, But not Illegal': Fate of Live-in Relationships in India Lies in the Hands of Judiciary; Here's How

News 18  

In yet another verdict pertaining to a live-in relationship, the Allahabad court ruled that such a relationship cannot thrive at the cost of the country’s social fabric and imposed a Rs 5,000 fine on a married woman, who is living with her partner and sought protection from her estranged husband. Here’s a look at a few The Allahabad High Court …

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 …

Breaking: JJ Act- Child Born In Live-in Relationship To Be Construed As Child Born To Married Couple: Kerala High Court-Read Judgment
3 years, 11 months ago

Breaking: JJ Act- Child Born In Live-in Relationship To Be Construed As Child Born To Married Couple: Kerala High Court-Read Judgment

Live Law  

In a momentous ruling, the Kerala High Court has recognised that a child born in a live-in relationship would have to be treated as a child born to a married couple for the purposes of surrendering a child for adoption. The Court's finding Noting that there were two situations for surrender, one whereby a married couple surrendered their child for …

"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 …

Preserve Liberty of Live-in Couple Even if One of Them Isn't of Marriageable Age: Punjab & Haryana HC
4 years, 3 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 …

No Protection For Married Live In Partners, Holds Allahabad HC [Read Judgment]
5 years, 1 month ago

No Protection For Married Live In Partners, Holds Allahabad HC [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court on Tuesday held that where a man and a woman, during the subsistence of their marriages to other persons, reside as a live in couple, they will not be entitled to any protection under the law. While dismissing the writ petition moved by a live in couple, who "candidly" stated that they had married to other …

Knot the ‘right’ Age: Stress to keep the power balance
5 years, 8 months ago

Knot the ‘right’ Age: Stress to keep the power balance

Deccan Chronicle  

Does age matter in relationships? As age trends of conjugal bliss undergo changes across the globe, studies bet on compatibility The age at marriage is decided keeping in view the ‘power’ relations between the genders and ensuring practice of the groom being older in age to the bride. With modernisation, young people belonging to upper class communities are experimenting and …

Kerala HC judgment shows divorce debate on 'irretrievable breakdown of marriage' must be revived
6 years ago

Kerala HC judgment shows divorce debate on 'irretrievable breakdown of marriage' must be revived

Firstpost  

The Kerala High Court recently observed that that a liberal approach needs to be adopted by courts while dealing with divorce applications based on mutual consent. While the judgment pertains to mutual consent divorce petitions, the reasoning adopted by the Kerala High Court begs a very important question, that has engaged the attention of many lawyers and social scientists — …

SC to examine whether live-in relationship can be considered 'de facto' marriage, says civil liability on male partners after break-up
6 years, 8 months ago

SC to examine whether live-in relationship can be considered 'de facto' marriage, says civil liability on male partners after break-up

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court decided to examine whether civil liability can be put on a man who refused a promise to marry a woman after a live-in relationship and a consensual sexual relationship, by treating such a relationship as “de-facto” marriage. The Supreme Court on Monday decided to examine whether civil liability can be fastened on a man who walked out …

Kerala HC shows progressive bent in allowing live-in relationships but protectionist approach infantilises women
6 years, 9 months ago

Kerala HC shows progressive bent in allowing live-in relationships but protectionist approach infantilises women

Firstpost  

In May 2017, the Kerala High Court upheld the habeas corpus petition of KM Ashokan, and pronounced that his daughter, Hadiya was not capable of taking her own decisions around marriage and religious rights. The constitutional court is bound to respect the unfettered right of a major to have live-in relationship even though the same may not be palatable to …

Partners In Live-In Relationship Cannot Be Separated Through Writ Of Habeas Corpus: Kerala HC Allows 18 YO Boy & 19 YO Girl To Live Together [Read Judgment]
6 years, 9 months ago

Partners In Live-In Relationship Cannot Be Separated Through Writ Of Habeas Corpus: Kerala HC Allows 18 YO Boy & 19 YO Girl To Live Together [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Friday allowed an 18-year-old boy and a 19-year-old girl to live together, dismissing a Writ of habeas corpus filed by the girl's father.The Bench comprising Justice V. Chitambaresh and Justice K.P. The Kerala High Court on Friday allowed an 18-year-old boy and a 19-year-old girl to live together, dismissing a Writ of habeas corpus filed …

Supreme Court says adult couples can live together without marriage, live-in relations recognised by legislature
6 years, 10 months ago

Supreme Court says adult couples can live together without marriage, live-in relations recognised by legislature

Firstpost  

An adult couple has a right to live together without marriage, the Supreme Court said, while asserting that a 20-year-old woman could choose whom she wanted to live with. New Delhi: An adult couple has a right to live together without marriage, the Supreme Court said, while asserting that a 20-year-old Kerala woman, whose marriage had been annulled, could choose …

Indian women and live-in relationships: Social stigma, pervasive myths cloud legal status
7 years, 7 months ago

Indian women and live-in relationships: Social stigma, pervasive myths cloud legal status

Firstpost  

Contrary to popular belief, women in live-in relationships in India do enjoy legal rights akin to married women. The SC’s recognition of live-in relationships in 2015 ensures that women in such relationships enjoy the same parental custodial rights as women in a marriage.” There’s the Child Protection Act of 1960 too that ensures children born out of wedlock enjoy the …

No Police Protection For ‘Adulterous’ Live-In Relationships, Rules Allahabad HC [Read Judgment]
8 years, 3 months ago

No Police Protection For ‘Adulterous’ Live-In Relationships, Rules Allahabad HC [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

"Relationship 'in the nature of marriage' is recognised and not a simplicitor live-in relationship, the court observed. "The Allahabad High Court has refused to grant police protection to a live-in couple on the ground that one of them is married to another person and the marriage has not been dissolved by any competent court as on date.The couple had approached …

Mutual Divorces Obtained In Foreign Courts Can Be Accepted As Conclusive In India: Kerala HC [Read Judgment]
8 years, 5 months ago

Mutual Divorces Obtained In Foreign Courts Can Be Accepted As Conclusive In India: Kerala HC [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court in Augustine Kalathil Mathew v. Marriage Officer, North Paravur., has decided that mutual divorces in foreign courts are acceptable in India under Section 13 of the CPC.The judgment delivered by Justice P.B. Suresh Kumar allowed petitioner Augustine Mathew’s prayer for quashing the Marriage Officer’s order that stated that divorces obtained in foreign courts would. The Kerala …

Mutual Divorces Obtained In Foreign Courts Can Be Accepted As Conclusive In India: Kerala HC [Read Judgment]
8 years, 5 months ago

Mutual Divorces Obtained In Foreign Courts Can Be Accepted As Conclusive In India: Kerala HC [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court in Augustine Kalathil Mathew v. Marriage Officer, North Paravur., has decided that mutual divorces in foreign courts are acceptable in India under Section 13 of the CPC.The judgment delivered by Justice P.B. Suresh Kumar allowed petitioner Augustine Mathew’s prayer for quashing the Marriage Officer’s order that stated that divorces obtained in foreign courts would. The Kerala …

Inter-faith marriages must be registered under Special Marriage Act 1954 for validity: Kerala HC [Read Judgment]
8 years, 6 months ago

Inter-faith marriages must be registered under Special Marriage Act 1954 for validity: Kerala HC [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court has ruled that a marriage between persons belonging to different and distinct religions needs to be mandatorily registered under the Special Marriage Act 1954, to be held legally valid.The court also slammed organisations like the SNDP Yogam, Sivagiri Mutt and others, which issue marriage certificates to partners belonging to different religions without exercising. The Kerala High …

Supreme Court re-iterates that Live-in Relationship is not a Crime
9 years, 8 months ago

Supreme Court re-iterates that Live-in Relationship is not a Crime

Live Law  

Today, the Supreme Court of India observed that ‘Live-in Relationships’ does not amount to a crime as the society has accepted it be normal and an acceptable norm. According to a bench comprising Justices Dipak Mishra and Prafulla C Pant, "Being in live-in relationship is not a crime and with changing time it has become a norm accepted by society". …

Amongst incorrect reporting, What the SC actually said about "Living together" and "Presumption of Marriage"?
9 years, 11 months ago

Amongst incorrect reporting, What the SC actually said about "Living together" and "Presumption of Marriage"?

Live Law  

What has been largely reported by media houses as new to the matrimonial jurisprudence of the country, is that a two judge bench of the Supreme Court comprising of Justices M.Y.Eqbal and Amitava Roy has affirmed that continuous cohabitation of a couple will raise presumption of a valid marriage. The bench speaking through Justice M.Y.Eqbal just mentioned the 1927 privy …

SC says woman in live-in relationship to be considered wife unless proven otherwise
9 years, 11 months ago

SC says woman in live-in relationship to be considered wife unless proven otherwise

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court has ruled that an unmarried couple living together under the same roof are now going to be presumed married, unless proven otherwise. In a landmark judgement, the Supreme Court has has ruled that an unmarried couple living together under the same roof are now going to be presumed married, and the woman would be eligible to inherit …

Legal aspects of live-in relationship in India
10 years, 11 months ago

Legal aspects of live-in relationship in India

Live Law  

India is a country of culture, religions and traditions and at the same time a country which is developing fast and embracing the global changes faster. In a recent ruling by the Supreme Court, which can be considered to be a landmark judgement over the issue of live-in relationship, a bench headed by Justice KS Radhakrishnan said that the ambit …

Legal aspects of live-in relationship in India
10 years, 11 months ago

Legal aspects of live-in relationship in India

Live Law  

India is a country of culture, religions and traditions and at the same time a country which is developing fast and embracing the global changes faster. In a recent ruling by the Supreme Court, which can be considered to be a landmark judgement over the issue of live-in relationship, a bench headed by Justice KS Radhakrishnan said that the ambit …

Live-in relationship is no sin, amend law to protect women: SC
11 years, 4 months ago

Live-in relationship is no sin, amend law to protect women: SC

Firstpost  

The SC said women in these cases deserve protection, but the Domestic Violence Act does not take care of such relationships. The Supreme Court of India has sounded a warning for women in polygamous live-in relationships stating that a woman living in with a married man cannot expect to be protected under the Domestic Violence Act. Such a relationship would …

Live-in relationships not a sin; frame laws to protect women in such relationships, says Supreme Court
11 years, 4 months ago

Live-in relationships not a sin; frame laws to protect women in such relationships, says Supreme Court

Live Law  

Expressing its discontent on the absence of any express statutory provision to regulate live-in relationships upon termination, since these were not in the nature of marriage and not recognized by law, a landmark judgment has been pronounced by a Supreme Court bench headed by Justice K S Radhakrishnan.The bench held that a live-in relationship is neither a crime nor a …

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