Landmark judgment by Rajasthan HC: Adults can be in live-in relationship without attaining marriageable age
The Rajasthan High Court ruled that consenting adults aged 18 and above can legally enter live-in relationships, irrespective of the marriageable age. The court emphasized that adulthood, not marriageability, determines the scope of fundamental rights, protecting such choices under Article 21. This judgment reaffirms personal liberty and the legitimacy of live-in arrangements.
The Rajasthan High Court ruled that consenting adults aged 18 and above can legally enter live-in relationships, irrespective of the marriageable age. The court emphasized that adulthood, not marriageability, determines the scope of fundamental rights, protecting such choices under Article 21. This judgment reaffirms personal liberty and the legitimacy of live-in arrangements.
