Archive · 19 Dec 2025
Allahabad High Court Protects Live-in Couples
The Allahabad High Court in India has said that living together without marriage is not illegal.
Twelve women who were in live-in relationships asked the court for protection because they felt threatened.
The court agreed and told the police to protect them.
The government argued that live-in relationships go against traditional values, but the court said that the state must protect everyone's rights, whether they are married or not.
The court also said that the police should not bother these couples unless there is a serious complaint against them.
Allahabad High Court ruled that live-in relationships are not illegal and the state must protect all citizens' fundamental rights.
12 women in live-in relationships sought protection from threats, and the court ordered police to provide immediate protection.
The government argued that live-in relationships undermine social fabric and should not be protected by the state.
The court stated that the state's duty is to protect the life and liberty of every citizen, regardless of marital status.
Police were directed to verify the age of the petitioners through documents or ossification tests if necessary.
- Who
- 12 women in live-in relationships and the Allahabad High Court
- What
- The court ordered protection for the women who feared threats to their lives
- When
- The order was issued on Wednesday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Allahabad High Court, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Why
- To protect the fundamental rights and life of the petitioners in live-in relationships
Government
Allahabad High Court
Live-in Relationships
Government
Live-in relationships undermine the social fabric and should not be protected by the state.
Allahabad High Court
Live-in relationships are not illegal, and the state must protect the fundamental rights of all citizens, regardless of marital status.
- Court
- Allahabad High Court
- Petitioners
- 12 women in live-in relationships
- Protection Ordered
- Immediate protection from disturbances
- Government Argument
- Live-in relationships undermine social fabric
- Court's Stance
- State must protect all citizens' fundamental rights
- Legal Status
- Live-in relationships not illegal
- Age Verification
- Ossification test for age verification if no documents
Sources
12 women in live-in relationships get Allahabad High Court shield: ‘Not illegal… state’s duty to protect’
Adults in live-in relationship entitled to protection of life: Allahabad HC
Live-in couples entitled to protection, says Allahabad High Court
