Prayagraj:
The Allahabad High Court has refused to provide police protection to a live-in couple after it was revealed that the woman was already legally married to another man. The court found the relationship unlawful and the petition misleading.
The case was heard by Justices Kaushal Jayendra Thaker and Ajai Tyagi, who stated that although the Constitution of India allows live-in relationships, in this case, the petition appeared to seek legal approval for an illegal relationship.
The woman had earlier filed a complaint claiming that her husband forced her into immoral activities, including asking her to have relations with his friends, after which she left him. She then started living with the second petitioner and sought protection from her husband and in-laws, alleging harassment.
However, the court noted that:
- The duration of the live-in relationship was not clearly mentioned.
- There was no official police complaint or FIR to back up the woman’s claims.
- The petition was found to contain false information, possibly to gain undue legal relief.
The bench also stated that the petitioner had not shown any immediate danger or credible threats from her husband or his family. It added that if she truly faced danger, she could approach the police directly, and they would act after verifying the facts.
The court concluded by dismissing the petition and imposing a ₹5,000 cost on the petitioner for filing a misleading application.
Case Title: Sunita Devi v. State of Uttar Pradesh
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