Love, live-in, liberty: HC draws line for parents
The Delhi High Court has ruled that consenting adults have the right to live together in a live-in relationship without interference from parents, relatives or friends, emphasizing that such relationships are akin to marriage. Justice Saurabh Banerjee granted police protection to a couple in their 30s who claimed threats from the woman's family.
The court affirmed that relationships between consenting adults cannot be restricted by societal morals or prejudices, as it may deprive individuals of their individual identity. The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, now acknowledges the legitimacy of such relationships.
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