Married persons eloping to be in live-in relationship violative of parents' right to dignity: Punjab and Haryana High Court

In a recent landmark judgment by the Punjab and Haryana High Court, the bench led by Justice Sandeep Moudgil addressed critical issues surrounding live-in relationships and their legal standing under the Domestic Violence Act (DV Act). This decision, delivered on July 24, 2024, provides significant insights into the legal treatment of live-in relationships, particularly when one or both parties are still married to others. Case Summary The case under consideration…