'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, 5 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 police protection from harassment by their. The Court was adjudicating upon a petition moved by a couple in a live-in relationship seeking police protection from harassment by their family members. "The Apex Court has laid down in no uncertain terms that the emphasis to be given to public morality is minuscule, when they are in conflict with constitutional morality, and that the Courts must uphold constitutional morality and rely on the same rather than obscure notions of societal morality, which have no legal tenability", the Court remarked.

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Rajasthan HC rejects plea of man seeking to have live-in relationship with his own sister
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Rajasthan HC rejects plea of man seeking to have live-in relationship with his own sister

Op India  

A bizarre case came up for hearing before the Rajasthan High Court in which a man claiming to be in a live-in relationship with his sister filed a habeas corpus petition alleging that his sister was detained by her in-laws. Maybe the offence of adultery is not attracted against a woman, but the very purpose of conferring high prerogative writs …

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, 3 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 …

Female Partner In Live-In Relation Is 'Vulnerable': Uttarakhand HC; State Govt Asserts UCC Implemented After Consultation
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Female Partner In Live-In Relation Is 'Vulnerable': Uttarakhand HC; State Govt Asserts UCC Implemented After Consultation

Live Law  

Hearing two other Public Interest Litigation pleas challenging the Uniform Civil Code provisions, especially rules on Live-In Relationships, the Uttarakhand High Court today orally remarked that the female partner is more vulnerable in such relationships. He further stated that the UCC rules concerning live-in relationships were designed to protect the woman, whom he described as the vulnerable partner. The bench …

Is Uttarakhand’s UCC Fair for All? Who Controls Love, Law, and Religion?
3 weeks, 4 days 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 …

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 …

Rajasthan HC directs setting up of an authority for registration of live-in relationships
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1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

Register Live-In Couples Till Enactment Of Law For Their Safety, HC Directs Rajasthan Govt
1 month, 3 weeks 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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1 month, 3 weeks 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
1 month, 3 weeks 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
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 …

Can Married Persons In Live-In Relationship With Others Seek Protection Orders? Rajasthan High Court Refers To Larger Bench
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

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, 2 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 …

HC denies police protection to interfaith couple
3 months, 1 week ago

HC denies police protection to interfaith couple

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: The Bombay high court on Tuesday denied police protection to an interfaith couple so they could continue their live-in relationship, saying while the girl was free to choose between living with her family or her partner, the state could not be expected to furnish to their personal choice. HC denies police protection to interfaith couple “You want police to …

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 …

The vulnerability of live-in couples
6 months, 1 week 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, …

Rajasthan Police Issues SOP Offering Protection To Married, Live-In Couples From Threats. Check Details
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Rajasthan Police Issues SOP Offering Protection To Married, Live-In Couples From Threats. Check Details

ABP News  

Rajasthan: The Rajasthan Police has prepared a Standard Operating Procedure which will now provide protection to married couples and those living in "close relationships" in case they fear threat from anyone. Rajasthan Police's SOP For Couples According to the order, married couples and those living in close relationship in Rajasthan can file applications for protection themselves or through a representative …

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 …

Marrying Person Of One's Choice Is A Fundamental Right, No One Can Interfere With Marriage Preferences Of Adults: Punjab & Haryana High Court
8 months, 3 weeks 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, 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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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 …

Women Entitled to Maintenance: Madhya Pradesh High Court Rules on Breakup After Live-in Relationship
11 months, 2 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 …

How the state views interpersonal relationships
1 year ago

How the state views interpersonal relationships

Hindustan Times  

Any intervention of the state in the personal domain needs to maintain a delicate balance between a person’s right to privacy and the state’s interest in maintaining a just social order. Most recently, while refusing to recognise the right to marriage as a fundamental right in October 2023, the Supreme Court in Supriyo v. Union of India noted that the …

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 …

‘Live-in relationships are timepass, temporary and fragile’: Allahabad HC
1 year, 4 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, 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 …

Rajasthan opposes legal status for same-sex marriage, Centre tells SC
1 year, 10 months ago

Rajasthan opposes legal status for same-sex marriage, Centre tells SC

The Hindu  

The Centre on May 10 told the Supreme Court that seven States have either opposed legal recognition of same-sex marriage or said the issue required “intense and expansive debates”. Even granting same-sex relationships a status “less than marriage” would turn out wrong, Mr. Mehta said. “From what I could gather from Your Lordships’ observations that there is a possibility of …

Inter-faith couples face harassment, threats and violence: Madhya Pradesh High Court
1 year, 11 months ago

Inter-faith couples face harassment, threats and violence: Madhya Pradesh High Court

The Hindu  

Holding that “the societal opposition to interreligion marriage often makes it difficult for couples to exercise their legal rights”, the Indore Bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court on April 18 quashed a three-year-old case of cheating against a married couple from Ujjain and the manager of a temple where their marriage was performed. Emphasising on the harassment faced by …

Supreme Court Refuses To Interfere With HC Order Quashing POCSO FIR Over 'Relationship' Between Man & Minor Girl
2 years ago

Supreme Court Refuses To Interfere With HC Order Quashing POCSO FIR Over 'Relationship' Between Man & Minor Girl

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to interfere with an order of the Rajasthan High Court quashing a FIR registered against a 22-year old over a physical relationship with a 16-year old girl which led to her pregnancy and child birth.Taking note of the consistent stand of the girl that she had 'consented' to the relationship, the birth of a …

Live-in relationships covered under domestic violence Act: Kiren Rijiju
2 years, 2 months ago

Live-in relationships covered under domestic violence Act: Kiren Rijiju

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court and other courts have held that live-in relationships, which are in the nature of marriage, are protected under the provisions of the Protection of Women against Domestic Violence Act, Law Minister Kiren Rijiju said on Thursday. Responding to a question by Congress member Rajani Patil in the Upper House on whether the government plans to provide 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 …

Rajasthan High Court Asks Woman Pressurized By Parents To Live With Child Marriage Partner To Approach Police For Security
2 years, 9 months ago

Rajasthan High Court Asks Woman Pressurized By Parents To Live With Child Marriage Partner To Approach Police For Security

Live Law  

The Rajasthan High Court has directed a woman, who was married off while a minor and now wishes to part her ways, to file a representation before the Superintendent of Police, Jodhpur for appropriate security. Notably, the woman has approached the court with the grievance that her parents are pressuring her to live with the person with whom her marriage …

"Moral Policing Not Allowed": Madhya Pradesh HC Orders Release Of Adult Woman Who Willingly Converted Religion & Married Muslim Man
3 years, 1 month ago

"Moral Policing Not Allowed": Madhya Pradesh HC Orders Release Of Adult Woman Who Willingly Converted Religion & Married Muslim Man

Live Law  

Deciding a Habeas Corpus petition, the High Court of Madhya Pradesh upheld the constitutional right of major persons to stay together, either by way of marriage or live-in relationship. The wife, via video conferencing, informed the Court that she is 19 years old and that she willingly married the Petitioner and converted to Islam. Counsel for the state argued that …

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 …

Living Together Won't Confer Any Matrimonial Right: HC
3 years, 4 months ago

Living Together Won't Confer Any Matrimonial Right: HC

News 18  

Long cohabitation or living together will not confer upon the parties any legal right to raise a matrimonial dispute before a Family Court, unless their marriage has been solemnized in a manner known to law, the Madras High Court has ruled. Originally, Kalaiselvi had moved a Family Court in Coimbatore seeking restitution of conjugal rights under Section 32 of the …

Live in relationships, however long they may be, will not confer any right to raise matrimonial disputes: Madras High Court
3 years, 4 months ago

Live in relationships, however long they may be, will not confer any right to raise matrimonial disputes: Madras High Court

The Hindu  

Litigants who file petitions either for divorce or restitution of conjugal rights must first establish the conduct of a valid marriage under law. Live in relationships, however long and continuous they might have been for, will not confer any legal right upon the couple to raise a matrimonial dispute, the Madras High Court has ruled. The judges also pointed out …

"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 …

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 …

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