Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:24am on 27 Mar 2026,Friday India
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that a married man living in a live-in relationship with an adult woman does not constitute a criminal offence under Indian law. The court stressed that legal protection cannot be denied based on societal or moral views, drawing a clear line between law and social morality. The observation came while hearing a plea from a couple seeking protection from police action and threats. The court reaffirmed that consenting adults have the constitutional right to live together, and authorities must safeguard their life and liberty irrespective of marital status. (PC: Moneycontrol)
