Vidyam Shukla, BA LLB (Hons), New Law College, Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University, Pune
ABSTRACT
The arrangement is when two people become involved in a romantic and sexual relationship as partners for a long term or permanently. Deciding to live together without marriage is called living in a relationship also called a cohabiting relationship. India has been witnessing a major change in the way the present generation is observing their relationships. Its stress-free companionship without any legal obligations contemporary it has many complications, responsibilities, and legal liability. Recent attempts have been made to bring it to some laws' jurisdiction. It is no longer an offence in India and many guidelines pertaining to maintenance, property, and the legal status of children have been issued in various decisions in the apex court. Continuing with the concept of ‘relationship in the nature of life in a relationship’; majorly three issues are faced. The first possibility is domestic cohabitation between two unmarried heterosexual people. Second, adulterous people live in relationships and lastly, there are domestic relationships between same-sex couples. The primary focus of this research paper is to comprehend the concept of live-in relationships with the help of secondary sources. Thereafter an attempt has been made to study the challenges and problems faced during relationships. Lastly, for a better understanding of the topic, a brief relevant case study is done.
