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 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", the High Court upheld a couple's right to be in a live. 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", the High Court upheld a couple's right to be in a live in relationship. "The petitioners, both being major, have decided to live together in a live-in relationship and there possibly may not be any legally justifiable reason for the respondents to object to the same", said the Court. The Court further said, "The private respondent Nos.4 to 6 being family members of petitioner No.1, who is a major, cannot dictate to petitioner No.1 how and with whom she chooses to spend her life…The petitioners are both major and have every right to live their lives as they desire within the four corners of the law.

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Madhya Pradesh High Court Paves Way For Major Couple To Reside Together But Expresses Concern Over Live-In Relationship At 'Tender Age'
6 days, 21 hours 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"
1 week 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 weeks, 2 days 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 …

The vulnerability of live-in couples
4 months ago

The vulnerability of live-in couples

The Hindu  

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

Married Persons Entering In Live-In Relationships Bring Bad Name, Violate Parents' Right To Dignity: Punjab & Haryana High Court
5 months, 1 week 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
6 months, 1 week 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 …

Marriage, a chaotic construct!
7 months, 1 week ago

Marriage, a chaotic construct!

New Indian Express  

Critiques of marriage as an institution occur within a world in which the institution holds all kinds of power, which is why people who are critical of it may get married anyway. Pragmatically speaking, being legally married may be the best if not only way to ensure that one’s partner’s role in one’s life — or one’s role in their …

No parole for maintaining relationships with live-in partners: Delhi high court
7 months, 4 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 …

Allahabad HC rules against legal rights for Muslims in live-in relationships when having spouse | DETAILS
8 months 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
8 months 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 upholds law barring marriage of distant relatives
11 months, 2 weeks 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, 1 month 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, 2 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, 4 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, 4 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 …

Man allegedly raped wife's minor sister, then claimed he married her too. Delhi HC acquits citing Muslim law
1 year, 4 months ago

Man allegedly raped wife's minor sister, then claimed he married her too. Delhi HC acquits citing Muslim law

Firstpost  

The incident came to light through a first information report filed by the child’s mother, asserting that during October and November 2014, while the child was alone, the accused visited their residence four to five times and committed sexual assault The Delhi High Court has recently reaffirmed the acquittal of a Muslim man who had been accused of sexually assaulting …

Child Can’t Be in Live-in Relationship... Not Only Immoral But Also Illegal: Allahabad HC
1 year, 5 months ago

Child Can’t Be in Live-in Relationship... Not Only Immoral But Also Illegal: Allahabad HC

News 18  

The Allahabad High Court recently observed that a child cannot have a live-in relationship, as this would be an act not only immoral but also illegal. The high court was dealing with a writ petition moved by a 19-year-old Hindu girl seeking directions to quash a case registered against her 17-year-old Muslim live-in partner, under sections of the IPC pertaining …

How legal are live-in relationships in India? | In Focus podcast
1 year, 5 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, 8 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 …

Explained | Why is the Supreme Court examining marriage laws for minors?
1 year, 11 months ago

Explained | Why is the Supreme Court examining marriage laws for minors?

The Hindu  

The story so far: Earlier this month, the Supreme Court announced that it would examine whether minor girls, as young as 15 years, can marry on the basis of custom or personal law when such marriages are considered an offence in statutory law. On January 13, the Supreme Court said it would examine whether girls as young as 15 years …

HC says Law Commission needs to rethink age criteria for consensual sex
2 years, 2 months ago

HC says Law Commission needs to rethink age criteria for consensual sex

The Hindu  

The High Court of Karnataka has said that the Law Commission of India will have to rethink the age criteria in law for having consensual sex to address the issue of instances of sexual intercourse as a result of mutual love affair amongst minor girls and boys, who are aged above 16 but are below 18. A Division Bench, comprising …

Muslim girls above 15 years can marry, it would not violate the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act: Punjab and Haryana HC cite Sharia law
2 years, 2 months ago

Muslim girls above 15 years can marry, it would not violate the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act: Punjab and Haryana HC cite Sharia law

Op India  

The Punjab and Haryana High Court recently reaffirmed that a Muslim girl who reaches the age of 15 can marry whoever she wants, and such a marriage would not violate the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act. In his order, Justice Vikas Bahl stated, “Such a marriage would not be void in terms of Section 12 of the Prohibition of Child …

"Two Consenting Adults' Yearning To Find Love Can't Be Interfered With By Anyone": Allahabad High Court Unites Husband-Wife
2 years, 2 months ago

"Two Consenting Adults' Yearning To Find Love Can't Be Interfered With By Anyone": Allahabad High Court Unites Husband-Wife

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court has observed that the choice of a life partner, the desire for personal intimacy, and the yearning to find love and fulfillment in a human relationship between two consenting adults cannot be interfered with by any other person.With this, the bench of Justice Sanjay Kumar Singh allowed a Habeas corpus plea filed by a husband after …

NCPCR challenges marriage of minor girls in Sharia as ‘sexual assault’; Supreme Court ready to examine
2 years, 2 months ago

NCPCR challenges marriage of minor girls in Sharia as ‘sexual assault’; Supreme Court ready to examine

Firstpost  

NCPCR has challenged an order of Punjab and Haryana High Court from June this year wherein it had cited Sharia Law and held that a 16-year-old Muslim girl could enter into a valid marriage New Delhi: The Supreme Court has agreed to examine a petition of the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights challenging an order of Punjab and …

Delhi HC cites Sharia to justify child marriage, calls a 15-year-old's marriage legal
2 years, 4 months ago

Delhi HC cites Sharia to justify child marriage, calls a 15-year-old's marriage legal

Op India  

The Delhi High Court recently justified child marriage by upholding the legality of a 15-year-old minor girl’s marriage, stating that she is of ‘Marriageable Age’ under Islamic Sharia Law. Granting protection to the couple, the Court observed: “It is thus clear that as per Mohammedan Law girl who had attained the age of puberty could marry without the consent of …

Minor girl can marry without parents consent under Muslim Personal Law, says Delhi HC
2 years, 4 months ago

Minor girl can marry without parents consent under Muslim Personal Law, says Delhi HC

India Today  

The Delhi High Court, while hearing a case on Tuesday, observed that as per the Muslim Personal Law, a minor girl who has attained puberty can marry without her parents’ consent. The court rejected arguments that the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act might be applied in such cases and said the act’s objective is to ensure that children …

Punjab & Haryana HC Denies Anticipatory Bail To Father Allegedly Conniving With Son Who Married Multiple Times Without Divorcing Disabled Spouse
2 years, 6 months ago

Punjab & Haryana HC Denies Anticipatory Bail To Father Allegedly Conniving With Son Who Married Multiple Times Without Divorcing Disabled Spouse

Live Law  

The Punjab and Haryana High Court while denying anticipatory bail to the father in a case where he was allegedly acting in connivance with his son who solemnized various marriages without getting divorce from his disabled spouse, held that in view of the seriousness of the allegation and to unravel the truth, the custodial interrogation of the petitioner is necessary. …

Muslim girl aged above 15 competent for marriage: Punjab and Haryana High Court
2 years, 6 months ago

Muslim girl aged above 15 competent for marriage: Punjab and Haryana High Court

The Hindu  

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that a Muslim girl above 15 years of age is competent to enter into a contract of marriage with a person of her choice. Justice Jasjit Singh Bedi’s assertion came during a petition filed by a Muslim couple, who fell in love and solemnised their marriage on June 6, 2022, as per …

Punjab and Haryana HC cites Sharia to justify child marriage
2 years, 6 months ago

Punjab and Haryana HC cites Sharia to justify child marriage

Op India  

On Monday, the Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that a Muslim girl above the age of 16 years is competent to marry any person of her choice. Observations made by the Punjab and Haryana High Court The Court ruled that a Muslim marriage is governed by the Muslim personal law, which allows marriage above the age of 16 years. …

Muslim Girl Free to Marry on Attaining Puberty, Says Punjab & Haryana HC on Plea by 17-year-old
3 years ago

Muslim Girl Free to Marry on Attaining Puberty, Says Punjab & Haryana HC on Plea by 17-year-old

News 18  

A Muslim girl is free to marry anyone of her choice once she attains puberty, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has said while ordering the police to protect a 17-year-old Muslim girl who married a 33-year-old Hindu man against the wishes of her family. Justice Harnaresh Singh Gill made the observation while hearing a protection plea filed by the …

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 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 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 …

Protection Plea: Income, Property, Minor Children Details Made Mandatory By P&H High Court In Case Of Subsisting Marriage Of Petitioner(s)
3 years, 1 month ago

Protection Plea: Income, Property, Minor Children Details Made Mandatory By P&H High Court In Case Of Subsisting Marriage Of Petitioner(s)

Live Law  

In a significant order, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has made the filing of the declaration regarding the status of minor children from the first marriage, if any, details of the moveable, and immoveable property as well as income, as mandatory.Significantly, this declaration has been made mandatory for all protection pleas where the party. Court's observations The Court, at …

Infringement Of Right Of Two Adults To Choose Each Other As Life Partners Is A Constitutional Violation: J&K&L High Court
3 years, 1 month ago

Infringement Of Right Of Two Adults To Choose Each Other As Life Partners Is A Constitutional Violation: J&K&L High Court

Live Law  

The Jammu & Kashmir And Ladakh High Court on Monday observed that when two adults consensually choose each other as life partners, it is manifestation of their choice that is recognised under Articles 19 and 21 of the Constitution and the violation of such right is a constitutional violation. Hearing a protection plea filed by a married couple, the Bench …

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, 2 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, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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 …

Adults Have Right Of Choice Of Their Matrimonial Partner Irrespective Of Religion Professed By Them: Allahabad High Court
3 years, 3 months ago

Adults Have Right Of Choice Of Their Matrimonial Partner Irrespective Of Religion Professed By Them: Allahabad High Court

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court today observed that it cannot be disputed that two adults have the right of choice of their matrimonial partner irrespective of the religion professed by them.The Bench of Justice Deepak Verma and Justice Manoj Kumar Gupta observed thus in a plea filed by one Shifa Hasan and her male partner who claimed to be in love …

Unmarried girls in India don't have physical relationship unless promised marriage: Madhya Pradesh high court
3 years, 4 months ago

Unmarried girls in India don't have physical relationship unless promised marriage: Madhya Pradesh high court

Hindustan Times  

The Indore Bench of the Madhya Pradesh high court has recently observed that unmarried girls in India will not indulge in carnal activities with a boy just for fun, unless she is promised marriage by the boy, Livelaw reported. Men can not plead consent and laugh all the way to home, the order said, "…barring some exceptions.it has not yet …

'Immoral, But not Illegal': Fate of Live-in Relationships in India Lies in the Hands of Judiciary; Here's How
3 years, 5 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 …

"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, 5 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 …

'Permit Her To Live Her Own Life': Gujarat HC Directs Parents Of 18 Y/O Girl To Not Harass Her For Wanting To Marry Boy Aged 19Yrs After Attaining Marriageable Age
3 years, 5 months ago

'Permit Her To Live Her Own Life': Gujarat HC Directs Parents Of 18 Y/O Girl To Not Harass Her For Wanting To Marry Boy Aged 19Yrs After Attaining Marriageable Age

Live Law  

The Gujarat High Court has directed parents of a 18 year old girl to not harass her for wanting to marry a boy after him attaining the age of marriage.Expecting that the parents will permit the girl to live her own life as per her choices, a division judge bench comprising of Justice RM Chhaya and Justice Nirzar S Desai …

"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, 6 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 …

"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, 6 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

Live Law  

"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. …

It Is Necessary To Remind States To Eradicate Child Marriage Menace: Punjab & Haryana High Court
3 years, 6 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, 7 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, 7 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 …

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, 7 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 …

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