Archive · 5 Dec 2025
Rajasthan HC Allows Live-In Relationships for Adults Under Marriage Age
The Rajasthan High Court said that two adults who are not yet old enough to get married can still live together if they both agree.
The court made this decision because the couple said they were being threatened by the woman's family.
The court also said that the government must protect the couple's right to live freely.
The court asked the police to check if the couple is really in danger and to help them if needed.
The court said that living together is not against the law in India.
Rajasthan High Court ruled that two consenting adults can be in a live-in relationship even if they are not of marriageable age.
The petitioners, an 18-year-old woman and a 19-year-old man, executed a live-in agreement on October 27, 2025.
The couple alleged threats from the woman's family and lack of police action.
The court dismissed the argument that the man's age should prevent the live-in arrangement, citing constitutional rights.
The court directed the police to verify the facts and ensure the couple's protection if required.
- Who
- 18-year-old woman and 19-year-old man from Kota
- What
- Rajasthan High Court ruled that consenting adults can be in a live-in relationship even if they are not of marriageable age
- When
- Live-in agreement executed on October 27, 2025
- Where
- Rajasthan High Court, Kota
- Why
- To protect the constitutional rights of the couple and ensure their safety from threats
- Petitioners' Ages
- 18-year-old woman and 19-year-old man
- Live-In Agreement Date
- October 27, 2025
- Legal Age for Marriage (Men)
- 21 years
- Constitutional Right Cited
- Article 21 (Right to Life and Personal Liberty)
- Court's Directive
- SPs of Bhilwara and Jodhpur (rural) to verify facts and ensure protection
Sources
Live-In Ok For Adults Even If Not Of Marriage Age: Rajasthan High Court
Marriage age no bar to live-in partnerships, rules Rajasthan High Court - Telegraph India
Adults Can Be In Live-In Relationship Even Without Attaining Marriageable Age: Rajasthan HC
Adults entitled to be in live-relationship without reaching age of marriage: Rajasthan HC
