Married Persons Cannot Enter into Live-In Relationship Without Divorce, Protection Refused: Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court recently dealt with a significant issue concerning the legality of live-in relationships involving already married individuals. The matter was heard by Justice Vivek Kumar Singh on March 20, 2026, in a writ petition filed by a couple who were both married to different partners but claimed to be living together and sought protection from interference. Facts of the Case The petitioners Anju and another approached the…