Allahabad High Court Highlights Challenges for Women After Live-In Relationships End
The Allahabad High Court recently noted the significant challenges women face after the end of live-in relationships, as Indian society still does not fully accept such arrangements. This observation was made on February 14 while hearing a bail application for Aditya Raj Verma, who was arrested for not fulfilling his promise to marry his live-in partner.
Justice Siddharth, presiding over the single-judge bench, emphasized that women in these situations often have no other option but to file a legal case against their partners. The court granted bail to Verma, acknowledging the complexity and the societal pressures faced by women in live-in relationships.
“This case highlights the disastrous consequences of live-in relationships. It is difficult for a woman to live alone after breaking off a live-in relationship. Indian society at large does not recognize such a relationship. Therefore, women are often left with no option but to lodge a first information report against their live-in partner, as seen in this case,” the court observed.
The couple had been in a live-in relationship for over a year. The woman, previously married with two sons, entered into the relationship with Verma and became pregnant. However, Verma refused to marry her, leading her to file an FIR. She accused Verma of sending objectionable photographs to her ex-husband, further complicating her situation.
Verma was charged under Sections 376 (rape) and 406 (criminal breach of trust) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). His counsel argued that the woman was an adult who willingly entered into the live-in relationship, fully aware of the consequences, and that the relationship did not begin with a promise of marriage. The defense also claimed that Verma was falsely implicated and had no criminal history, having been in jail since November 22 of the previous year.
After considering all arguments, evidence, and the accused’s circumstances, the court decided to grant bail to Verma. This case underscores the difficulties women face in live-in relationships and the societal stigma that still surrounds these arrangements in India.
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