The Kerala High Court clarified that live-in relationships are not recognized as marriages by law, and couples in such arrangements cannot seek divorce under the Special Marriage Act or personal law.
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.
