Key Points
In India, the idea of live-in relationships is considered a cultural taboo..
The concept of live-in relationships was legally recognized for the first time in 2010 while discussing the safety of women and said that women who were in live-in relationships are protected under the domestic violence law..
Twelve years later, the nation's Supreme Court strengthened the legitimacy of live-in partnerships by recognizing that children born out of such situations are entitled to rights under a co-parenting agreement and have a right to inherit property..
However, Shreya Munoth, a Delhi-based attorney, explained that despite the Supreme Court taking several progressive positions, many Indian judges rely heavily on their own moral compass while dealing with cases of live-in relationships..
"The problem is that any order passed regarding live-in relationships is entirely dependent on the moral judgment of the judge hearing the case," said Munoth and added, "This becomes a big issue in cases where couples seek protection from the state.".
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