The Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that a man in a live-in relationship without legally ending his previous marriage may be committing the offence of bigamy under IPC Sections 494 and 495.
The Rajasthan High Court ruled that a married woman can choose to live with her lover if she wishes, stating that adult women cannot be treated as property or forced to stay in a marriage against their will.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that live-in couples are entitled to legal protection from threats, even if one partner is already married. However, minors in live-in relationships are not eligible for protection under the law.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that a wife’s love for another man does not amount to adultery unless there is a physical relationship. The court rejected a husband’s plea to deny maintenance, stating that financial support cannot be denied based on emotional attachment.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that a wife’s emotional love for another man does not qualify as adultery unless there is a physical relationship. This decision impacts maintenance claims in legal disputes.
