The Court held that a live-in relationship comes within the ambit of the right to life enshrined under Article 21 of the Constitution of India. The Court further held that live-in relationships are permissible and that the act of two adults living together, in any case, cannot be considered illegal or unlawful.

What is living relationship in India?

Live-in relationship under Indian law A domestic cohabitation between a major unmarried female and a major unmarried male. It is considered as the simplest kind of relationship between all. A domestic cohabitation between that was entered mutually by a major unmarried woman and a married man.

Can a married man have live-in relationship in India?

A live-in-relationship between a married and unmarried person is not permissible. The Bench of Justice Pankaj Bhandari was hearing the plea of a Woman aged 29 and a Man aged 31, who sought the protection of life and liberty.

Is live in relationship good or bad?

Well, there are many positives for sure. There are no complications compared to the kinds you have in a marriage. You can be in the relationship for as long as you want, and this way you keep it fresh and happy. And if you are living with a person of opposite sex outside of marriage, things are even more difficult.

Why live-in relationships fail?

2. Easy way out. The very advantage of being in a live-in relationship, is its biggest disadvantage as well, which is lack of commitment. Anything from a small fight, disagreement, or a misplaced question can see either of the partners walking out of the relationship.