Live-In Relationships Go Against Women’s Interests and Middle-Class Norms: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court recently remarked that live-in relationships, although legally recognized by the Supreme Court, often lead to prolonged legal disputes because they contradict the traditional values upheld by Indian middle-class society. This observation came during the hearing of a bail plea filed by a man accused of sexually exploiting a woman under the false pretense of marriage. Judge Highlights Courts Overburdened with Cases Arising from Live-in Relationships Justice…