The Allahabad High Court emphasized the difficulties women face in Indian society after a live-in relationship ends, pointing out that these relationships are still not widely accepted.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has ruled that a woman in a long-term live-in relationship is entitled to maintenance after separation, even if there was no legal marriage. The court upheld the trial court’s decision to award a monthly allowance, emphasizing the significance of long-term cohabitation and the presence of a child.
The Allahabad High Court acknowledged the difficulties women face when live-in relationships end, highlighting societal non-acceptance. The court granted bail to a man accused of not marrying his live-in partner.
The Punjab & Haryana High Court ruled that living with another woman without dissolving a previous marriage might constitute bigamy. The court dismissed a live-in couple’s plea for police protection, citing a lack of substantial evidence.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has ruled that women in long-term live-in relationships are entitled to maintenance after separation, even without legal marriage. This landmark decision highlights the rights of partners in live-in relationships.
