LawRato

Clarifications on live in relationship


13-Dec-2023 (In Divorce Law)
About live in relationship
Answers (3)

Answer #1
700 votes
In a leading case " S. Khushboo vs Kanniammal" the Supreme Court ruled that living together is not illegal in the eyes of law. The court held that living together is a right to life and therefore not illegal. Further a child born out of a long live-in relationship would be considered a legitimate child. Also a woman unable to maintain herself can claim maintenance in a live in relationship under section 125 CrPC as per the judgement of " Chanmuniya vs Chanmuniya Virendra Kumar". The woman can also seek maintenance under the Domestic Violence Act.
Helpful? LawRato11+ LawRato
Advocate Samyak Raj

Adv. Samyak Raj

LawRato Delhi | 700+ Answers
Chat with Advocate Samyak Raj Chat 
Answer #2
835 votes
Nothing about live-in relationship. Have a good and permanent one only. Good for law and your future. Live in relationships are not permanent and partners always have a high risk of futureless relation as compared to married relationship.
Helpful? LawRato23+ LawRato
Advocate Rahul Jatain

Adv. Rahul Jatain

LawRatoRohtak | 25+ Answers
Chat with Advocate Rahul Jatain Chat 
Answer #3
568 votes
What clarification is needed by you? The live in relationship between two consenting adults is absolutely lawful. If both parties agree for physical relationship without any force or fraud the physical relationship will be legal, however if the consent for physical relationship of one partner is taken by fraud or false promise of marriage but the promise not kept then it may result in criminal charges of Rape etc. However the court will decide this issue.
Helpful? LawRato13+ LawRato

Disclaimer: The above query and its response is NOT a legal opinion in any way whatsoever as this is based on the information shared by the person posting the query at lawrato.com and has been responded by one of the Divorce Lawyers at lawrato.com to address the specific facts and details.

Report abuse?

Connect with top Divorce lawyers for your specific legal issue
Connect with a Lawyer
Comments by Users

No Comments! Be the first one to comment.

"lawrato.com has handpicked some of the best Legal Experts in the country to help you get practical Legal Advice & help."

All Answers

Googling your legal issue online?

The internet is not a lawyer and neither are you.
Talk to a real lawyer about your legal issue.

LawRato