How Can You Approach The Supreme Court For Protection Of Your Live-In Relationship Rights
A live-in relationship, also known as cohabitation, occurs when two individuals who are emotionally attached choose to live together but are not legally married. They share a residence and enjoy a sexual connection, but they refuse to formalize it through marriage. In a live-in relationship, the couple enjoys the benefits of living together without the legal obligations and formalities of marriage, such as making mutual decisions, sharing responsibilities and household chores, and having the freedom to choose their lifestyle or activities without interference from others. Legal Provisions Article 21 of India's Constitution, which guarantees the right to life and personal liberty, serves as a fundamental safeguard for the legal recognition of live-in partnerships. Under its interpretative jurisdiction, the Supreme Court of India has expanded the scope of Article 21 to encompass an individual's right to live with a partner of their choice, regardless of marital stat...