Live In Relationship In India: A Socio - Legal Study

The concept of live in relationship is gaining prominence in the present day context in India. Judiciary plays a prominent role in the aspect of live in relationship. The present article deals with the socio legal aspects of live in relationship. Live in relationship dichotomy is a highly controversial issue, particularly after various decisions ruled in favour of this by Apex Court. The court has ruled that this form of relationship is legal and not punishable. This paper highlights the problems and challenges facing cohabitation and sheds light on the judicial interpretation of cohabitation. India is lacking legislation specifically dealing with cohabitation, the rights and responsibilities of cohabiting couples and children born of such unions. There prevails better law on live in relationship in other countries. The judiciary plays an important role as the watchdog, promoted residential traditions and broke the orthodoxies of society. It's time to stop tabooing cohabitation and embrace its own strengths and qualities. In the instant article, the author has made an attempt to discuss the concept of live in relationship elaborately. Further, the author concentrates on the reasons why the adult prefer live in relationship in India. The historical perspective has also been analytically discussed The author focuses on international perspective of live in relationship and a comparative study with the Indian perspective. In the concluding observation, the writer has suggested some valuable suggestion especially for enacting a comprehensive law on live in relationship in India.