Courts Cannot Indirectly Sanction Minor’s Live-In Relationship: Punjab and Haryana High Court

The Punjab and Haryana High Court recently dismissed a petition seeking protection for a live-in couple, emphasizing that the girl involved was a minor, aged just 17 years and seven months. Justice Sumeet Goel, who presided over the case, stated that courts cannot indirectly approve of live-in relationships involving minors, as it would contradict the legal frameworks designed to protect the welfare of young individuals. The court underlined that the…