Court Upholds Marriage Laws, Denies Live-In Protection

In a recent ruling, the Allahabad High Court determined that individuals already married cannot legally engage in a live-in relationship with others without obtaining a divorce. The court declined to issue protection for such relationships but provided guidance for reporting harassment or violence to authorities.

The Allahabad High Court has ruled that individuals who are already married cannot legally pursue a live-in relationship with another person without first securing a divorce from their spouse.

A single-judge bench, led by Justice Vivek Kumar Singh, emphasized that no court can provide protection to those in a live-in relationship without a divorce decree.

The court suggested that individuals facing harassment or violence should approach law enforcement authorities, underscoring the importance of following legal channels in such matters.

(With inputs from agencies.)