Court Grants Protection to 19-Year-Olds in Live-In Relationships, Emphasizes Caution in Early Choices: Madhya Pradesh High Court

In a significant ruling on March 14, 2024, the High Court of Madhya Pradesh at Indore delivered a verdict in Writ Petition No. 3857 of 2024, highlighting the protection of rights in live-in relationships. The case involved Shri Apoorv Joshi, representing the petitioners, and Shri Amay Bajaj, the Government Advocate, representing the respondents. Case Summary and Legal Background The petitioners, both aged 19 years, sought protection against potential threats arising…