The Allahabad High Court recently declared that two consenting adults have the right to live together and that the court will not interfere in such private matters. The court stated that it is the fundamental right of two consenting adults to live together without any interference from the court. The court also noted that it is not for the court to decide whether two adults are married or not as long as they have chosen to live together with their consent and without any coercion or duress.
In India, live-in relationships are not recognized as a legal relationship, and there are no specific laws that govern them. However, there are a number of laws that may be relevant to people who are in a live-in relationship, including:
The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 provides protection to women who are in a domestic relationship, including a live-in relationship, from violence and abuse.
The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 and the Special Marriage Act, 1954 govern the legal requirements for marriage in India, but do not recognize live-in relationships as a legal marriage.
The Indian Succession Act, 1925 and the Indian Contract Act, 1872 may be relevant in determining the rights and responsibilities of people in a live-in relationship with regard to property and financial matters.
The Indian Penal Code contains provisions that may be relevant in cases of sexual assault or coercion within a live-in relationship.
The Indian Constitution guarantees the right to privacy and personal autonomy, which may be relevant in the context of a live-in relationship.
The court's ruling is a progressive step in the direction of respecting the rights of individuals to choose their own lifestyle without any interference from the court.
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