Live-In Relationships

Explore the legal rights and protections of live-in partners in India. This category covers Supreme Court rulings affirming live-in relationships as lawful under Article 21, including property inheritance and maintenance rights. Stay informed about how Indian law supports and safeguards individuals choosing cohabitation without marriage.

Live-In Relationships and the Indian Legal Landscape

Live-in relationships, once considered unconventional in India, have gradually gained legal recognition through progressive judicial interpretation. Over the years, the Supreme Court has affirmed that such arrangements are not illegal and deserve protection under the right to life and personal liberty guaranteed by Article 21 of the Constitution . The Groundbreaking Case: S. Khushboo vs. Kanniammal & Anr. (2010) In this landmark judgment delivered on April 28, 2010, the Sup

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Live-In Relationships

Live-In Relationships and the Indian Legal Landscape