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LIVE-IN RELATIONSHIP AND THE CHANGING CONCEPT OF MARRIAGE IN INDIA

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VISHNU VERMA CHEENA ABROL
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Marriage has traditionally occupied a significant position in Indian society, being regarded as a sacred institution founded upon religious beliefs, social customs, family values and legal obligations. Traditionally, marriage was considered the only socially acceptable form of establishing a family and maintaining an intimate relationship between two individuals. However, changing social attitudes, urbanisation, education, economic independence, globalisation and the growing recognition of individual liberty have transformed the traditional understanding of marriage. One important development is the increasing visibility of live-in relationships.A live-in relationship refers to a situation in which two consenting adults voluntarily reside together and maintain an intimate relationship without formally solemnising their marriage under applicable personal or secular laws. Although Indian society has historically viewed such relationships with social disapproval, the judiciary has gradually recognised the autonomy of individuals to choose their partners and determine the nature of their personal relationships.The Constitution of India, particularly Articles 14, 15, 19 and 21, provides an important foundation for protecting individual liberty, equality, dignity and personal autonomy. The Supreme Court, through decisions including Lata Singh v. State of Uttar Pradesh, D. Velusamy v. D. Patchaiammal and Indra Sarma v. V.K. Sarma, has developed important principles governing live-in relationships.The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 recognises relationships in the nature of marriage within the definition of a domestic relationship and provides remedies to women who satisfy the statutory requirements. Nevertheless, the absence of a comprehensive legislative framework creates uncertainty concerning maintenance, property rights, inheritance, separation and the protection of children. This paper critically examines these issues and argues that the law must balance individual freedom with social responsibility.

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Authors: VISHNU VERMA & CHEENA ABROLRegistration ID: 1013535 | Published Paper ID: IJLRA13535 & IJLRA13536Approved ISSN: 2582-6433 | Country: Delhi, IndiaPage No.: 63-84

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LIVE-IN RELATIONSHIP AND THE CHANGING CONCEPT OF MARRIAGE IN INDIA

Authors: VISHNU VERMA, CHEENA ABROL

  • Journal IJLRA
  • ISSN 2582-6433
  • Volume 3
  • Issue 8
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