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Tuesday, September 23, 2025
TopicLive-in relationships

Topic: Live-in relationships

‘Can’t live-in while married’ — HC dismisses man’s writ petition for production of ‘detained’ partner

An Andhra man claimed his partner was ‘illegally detained’ by her family. Andhra Pradesh HC, however, dismissed his petition on the ground that he was still married to another woman.

Bengaluru police arrests man for ‘killing’ live-in partner with pressure cooker

The deceased has been identified as 24-year-old Deva, a native of Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala, and the accused is a man named Vaishnav, from Kollam, Kerala.

Moving in with your partner? Talk about these 3 things first, US couples therapist says

Some couples see living together as a test for future marriage. For others, marriage isn’t a goal, so living together may be the ultimate statement of their commitment.

‘Harebrained’: SC rejects plea for registration of live-ins, pleader mentions Shraddha Walkar

Petitioner Mamta Rani pointed out that there had been a huge increase of crimes in live-in relationships; said a database with Centre could prevent this.

India’s live-in couples battle stigma daily. Shraddha Walker murder makes it worse

Shraddha Walker murder case has been turned into a cautionary tale that landlords and real estate agents are using to deny unmarried couples the home they desire.

Marriage vs live-in: Rajasthan HC order shows judiciary not on same page over couples’ rights

Rajasthan HC says courts must uphold Constitutional & not public morality. Order contradicts others in similar cases wherein a live-in couple, one of whom is married to someone else, sought protection.

Punjab and Haryana high court refusing ‘seal of approval’ to live-in needs SC intervention

The high court’s refusal to grant protection to the live-in couple implies threats to life can go unchecked, but a live-in relationship can’t.

Orissa HC allows woman to live with her same-sex partner, state to provide protection

Orissa HC also extends protection to the 'woman partner' in the relationship under the domestic violence law to secure her rights in case of a separation.

Feminism a Woodstock-inspired fad, snug families can check rape, says new RSS book

The RSS views on several issues, including divorces and live-in relationships, have been detailed in a new book out Tuesday.

RSS survey on women in live-in relationships only reflects its conservative beliefs

ThePrint view on the most important issues, instantly.

On Camera

Bads of Bollywood can’t get more brazenly nepo. The joke’s on us

After watching the most discussed series on Netflix, I was planning to write an asterisk-heavy column. As a tribute to the asterisks in its...

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

China navy achieves breakthrough with new fighter jet launch system. What are electromagnetic catapults

China’s most advanced aircraft carrier—Fujian—uses electromagnetic catapults, a core component of future aircraft carriers.

India doesn’t give walkovers to Pakistan in war. Here’s why it shouldn’t do it in cricket either

Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.