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 their spouses. The Standing Counsel also relied upon a decision of the Co-ordinate Bench of the High Court in Suneeta And Another vs. State Of U P And 3 Others 2023 LiveLaw 204 wherein the Court had disapproved such acts in the following terms "But no law abiding citizen who is already married under the Hindu Marriage Act can seek the protection of this Court for an illicit relationship, which is not within the purview of the social fabric of this country. Last month, the Allahabad High Court dismissed a protection plea filed by a married woman and her live-in partner while observing that such type of 'illegal relationship' need not be protected by the court.

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Hindu Marriage Act | No Bar On Joint Petition For Nullity Of Marriage And Divorce: Gujarat High Court
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Hindu Marriage Act | No Bar On Joint Petition For Nullity Of Marriage And Divorce: Gujarat High Court

Live Law  

The Gujarat High Court dismissed a wife's revision plea challenging a family court order which rejected her Order VII Rule 11 CPC application for rejection of her husband's 'composite suit' for nullity of marriage and divorce alleging cruelty, after noting that there is no prohibition on filing such a suit or joint petition. Therefore, there cannot be any bar in …

DV Act | Husband's Relatives Who Don't Even Live In Shared Household Are Implicated In Cases For Harassment: Allahabad HC
1 month, 3 weeks ago

DV Act | Husband's Relatives Who Don't Even Live In Shared Household Are Implicated In Cases For Harassment: Allahabad HC

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court recently observed that in many cases, to harass the husband's family or the person in a domestic relationship, the aggrieved party implicates relatives who have never lived with them in the shared household. A bench of Justice Arun Kumar Deshwal added that while issuing notice under Section 12 of the Domestic Violence Act, the courts must …

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

When law seeks to make the State the Big Brother

Hindustan Times  

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

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

Allahabad HC’s BIG remark: Marriage between two Hindus cannot be dissolved within a year, until…
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Allahabad HC’s BIG remark: Marriage between two Hindus cannot be dissolved within a year, until…

Live Mint  

The Allahabad High Court has recently reiterated that marriages between Hindus are sacrosanct, or too important or valuable to be interfered with. The Allahabad HC also ruled that the Hindu marriage cannot be dissolved within the first year unless exceptional circumstances are proven. A double-judge bench, comprising Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra and Justice Donadi Ramesh, pointed out that Section 14 …

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 …

Decree Of Divorce Can Be Sustained If No Cohabitation Occurs Between Parties For A Year After Grant Of Judicial Separation: Allahabad High Court
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Decree Of Divorce Can Be Sustained If No Cohabitation Occurs Between Parties For A Year After Grant Of Judicial Separation: Allahabad High Court

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court has held that under Section 10 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 if no cohabitation occurs between the parties in the year after the decree of restitution of conjugal rights or decree of judicial separation, the decree of separation would be upheld. Subsequently, in 2006, the case instituted by the respondent-husband was dismissed and the decree …

Long Separation Coupled With Criminal Prosecution Without Any Desire To Retrieve Relationship Shows Irretrievable Breakdown Of Marriage: Allahabad HC
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Long Separation Coupled With Criminal Prosecution Without Any Desire To Retrieve Relationship Shows Irretrievable Breakdown Of Marriage: Allahabad HC

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court has held that long separation coupled with criminal prosecution and harsh words without any desire to retrieve the matrimonial relationship shows an irretrievable breakdown of marriage. While dealing with a matrimonial case of 21 years of separation, the bench comprising of Justice Saumitra Dayal Singh and Justice Donadi Ramesh held “Desertion suffered over long years in …

No spouse expected to remain in marriage at risk of malicious prosecution: HC
6 months, 3 weeks ago

No spouse expected to remain in marriage at risk of malicious prosecution: HC

Hindustan Times  

PRAYAGRAJ: The Allahabad high court, while setting aside the decision of the lower court, has held that no spouse is expected to remain in a marriage under the risk of false criminal prosecution. Allowing a first appeal filed by Basant Kumar Dwivedi, a division bench comprising justice Saumitra Dayal Singh and justice Donadi Ramesh set aside the order dated July …

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

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

Live Law  

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

Allahabad High Court Weekly Round-Up: July 1 – July 7, 2024
8 months, 2 weeks ago

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

Live Law  

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

Interfaith Couples Can Marry Under Special Marriage Act Without Need Of Conversion: Allahabad High Court
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Interfaith Couples Can Marry Under Special Marriage Act Without Need Of Conversion: Allahabad High Court

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court has observed that the law does not prevent an interfaith couple from applying for court marriage under the Special Marriage Act without the requirement of converting their religion. The petitioners argued that without converting to the faith/religion of the other, they decided to cohabit as husband and wife and get married under the Special Marriage Act …

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 …

No parole for maintaining relationships with live-in partners: Delhi high court
10 months, 2 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, 2 weeks ago

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

The Hindu  

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

Allahabad HC rules against legal rights for Muslims in live-in relationships when having spouse | DETAILS
10 months, 2 weeks ago

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

India TV News  

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

Live-In Relation A 'Stigma' In Indian Culture; Apathy Towards Matrimonial Duties Gave Rise To This Concept: Chhattisgarh HC
10 months, 2 weeks ago

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

Live Law  

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

UP 'Anti-Conversion' Law Applicable To Live-In Relationships Too: Allahabad High Court
11 months, 3 weeks ago

UP 'Anti-Conversion' Law Applicable To Live-In Relationships Too: Allahabad High Court

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court recently observed that the UP Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act, 2021 applies not only to marriages but to relationships in the nature of marriage or live-in relationships. Referring to Explanation to Section 3 of the Act, the Court observed that “…conversion is not only required for the purpose of marriage, but it is also …

Allahabad High Court refuses to give Muslim married woman and Hindu live-in partner protection citing Sharia Law
1 year ago

Allahabad High Court refuses to give Muslim married woman and Hindu live-in partner protection citing Sharia Law

Op India  

On 23rd February 2024, the Allahabad High Court ruled that it cannot protect the live-in relationship of a legally wedded Muslim woman with another man, as this amounted to a crime according to Sharia. Justice Renu Agarwal gave this verdict on a plea filed by a married Muslim woman and her Hindu live-in partner fearing for her life against threats …

Delhi High Court upholds law barring marriage of distant relatives
1 year, 2 months 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 …

Allahabad High Court Annual Family Law Digest 2023
1 year, 2 months ago

Allahabad High Court Annual Family Law Digest 2023

Live Law  

LiveLaw brings to you Allahabad High Court Digest on Family law cases from the year 2023. While observing thus, the bench of Justice Raj Beer Singh set aside an order of the Family Court whereby the plea filed by one Shakila Khatun, a divorcee, under Section 125 CrPC was dismissed by holding that a divorced Muslim woman is not entitled …

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

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

Live Law  

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

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

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

Live Mint  

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

Hindu Marriage Act Bars Second Marriage When Spouse Living, Consent Of Parties Can’t Confer Validity: Delhi High Court
1 year, 5 months ago

Hindu Marriage Act Bars Second Marriage When Spouse Living, Consent Of Parties Can’t Confer Validity: Delhi High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has ruled that once there is a legal bar on the performance of second marriage when either spouse of the parties are living, the consent of such parties cannot confer validity to the second marriage. Noting that both the parties should not have a living spouse according to Section 5 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, …

Deprivation Of Conjugal Relationship ‘Extreme Cruelty’: Delhi High Court Allows Husband's Plea For Divorce
1 year, 5 months ago

Deprivation Of Conjugal Relationship ‘Extreme Cruelty’: Delhi High Court Allows Husband's Plea For Divorce

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has observed that for a married couple to be deprived of the conjugal relationship and of each other’s company is an act of extreme cruelty.A division bench of Justice Suresh Kumar Kait and Justice Neena Bansal Krishna upheld a family court order granting divorce to a husband under Section 13 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1956, …

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 …

Allahabad High Court Weekly Round-Up: July 17 To July 23, 2023
1 year, 8 months ago

Allahabad High Court Weekly Round-Up: July 17 To July 23, 2023

Live Law  

NOMINAL INDEX Dr. S.C. Asthana vs. State Of U.P. Centre And 6 Ors 2023 LiveLaw 225 ORDERS/JUDGMENTS OF THE WEEK Burden To Prove Employee's 'Wilful' Absence From Service Is On Disciplinary Authority: Allahabad High Court Case Title: Dr. S.C. Asthana vs. State Of U.P. Daughters Can Apply For Compassionate Appointment Irrespective Of Their Marital Status: Allahabad High Court On Co-op …

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 …

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

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

Live Law  

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

Overseas Citizens, Persons Temporarily Residing In India Entitled To Seek Relief Under Domestic Violence Act: Madras High Court
2 years, 1 month ago

Overseas Citizens, Persons Temporarily Residing In India Entitled To Seek Relief Under Domestic Violence Act: Madras High Court

Live Law  

The Madras High court recently held that the law in India does not prohibit a person holding an Overseas Citizenship of India card or person temporarily residing here from seeking relief under the Domestic Violence Act in the Indian courts.Justice SM Subramaniam said upon Section 27 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act "unambiguously stipulates that aggrieved. The …

Live-in relationships covered under domestic violence Act: Kiren Rijiju
2 years, 3 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 …

Allahabad High Court Weekly Round-Up: November 21 To November 27, 2022
2 years, 4 months ago

Allahabad High Court Weekly Round-Up: November 21 To November 27, 2022

Live Law  

NOMINAL INDEX Irfan Ahmad v. State of U.P. 2022 LiveLaw 506 ORDERS/JUDGMENTS OF THE WEEK Even If Penetration Was Very Slight The Act Would Constitute Rape: Allahabad High Court Case title - Irfan Ahmad v. State of U.P. Count Ad Hoc Period In Granting Pensionary Benefits To Employee With 17 Yrs Of Regular Service Record: Allahabad HC To UP Govt …

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 …

"Two Consenting Adults' Yearning To Find Love Can't Be Interfered With By Anyone": Allahabad High Court Unites Husband-Wife
2 years, 5 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 …

Denial Of Conjugal Relationship Ground For Divorce But Not 'Exceptional Hardship' To Waive Cooling Off Period U/S 14 Hindu Marriage Act: Delhi HC
2 years, 11 months ago

Denial Of Conjugal Relationship Ground For Divorce But Not 'Exceptional Hardship' To Waive Cooling Off Period U/S 14 Hindu Marriage Act: Delhi HC

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has held that though denial of conjugal relationship is a ground for divorce and tantamounts to cruelty, the same cannot be said to amount to "exceptional hardship" under Section 14 of the Hindu Marriage Act 1955.Section 14 prescribes a mandatory 1 year waiting period from the date of marriage, before filing for divorce. The Delhi High …

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

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

Live Law  

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

Husband Files FIR Against Live-In Partner Of His Wife: Allahabad High Court Stays Arrest Of Man, Family Members
3 years, 1 month ago

Husband Files FIR Against Live-In Partner Of His Wife: Allahabad High Court Stays Arrest Of Man, Family Members

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court on Monday stayed the arrest of a man who is living with a married woman in connection with an FIR registered against him by the husband of the woman.The Bench of Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra and Justice Rajnish Kumar also issued a notice to the husband of the woman seeking his reply in the matter.Essentially, one …

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

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

Live Law  

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

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

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

News 18  

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

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

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

Live Law  

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

Live in 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 …

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

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

Live Law  

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

Adults Have Right Of Choice Of Their Matrimonial Partner Irrespective Of Religion Professed By Them: Allahabad High Court
3 years, 6 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 …

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 …

Rajasthan HC Denies Protection To Married Lady In Live-In Relation By Relying On Allahabad HC's 'Social Fabric' Order
3 years, 7 months ago

Rajasthan HC Denies Protection To Married Lady In Live-In Relation By Relying On Allahabad HC's 'Social Fabric' Order

Live Law  

The Rajasthan High Court recently denied police protection to a married lady, who is in a live-in relationship with another man and who sought police protection against some private persons who are not happy with her relationship.The Bench of Justice Satish Kumar Sharma relied upon the recent order of the Allahabad High Court wherein the Court had dismissed the protection …

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