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Live-in relationships againstIndian middle class norms: HC
Live-in relationships againstIndian middle class norms: HC

Time of India

time11 hours ago

  • Time of India

Live-in relationships againstIndian middle class norms: HC

Prayagraj: The Allahabad high court has observed that live-in relationships are against the values held by Indian middle-class society. A single-judge bench of Justice Siddharth made this observation while granting bail to a man accused of sexually exploiting a woman on the false promise of marriage. Passing the order on June 24, the bench expressed displeasure at the growing number of such cases reaching the courts. "After live-in-relationship has been legalized by the apex court, such cases are coming to the court because the concept of live-in-relationship is against the settled law in the Indian middle class society," the bench said. The court further said live-in relationships disproportionately harm women, while men move on and even marry after such relationships end; it is difficult for women to find a life partner after a breakup. The court made these observations while dealing with the bail plea of accused Shane Alam, who had been booked under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Pocso Act for engaging in a physical relationship with a woman on the false assurance of marriage and later refusing to marry her. As per counsel for the applicant, there is allegation against the applicant of committing the offence of rape of the woman on false promise of marriage. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Cuối cùng, chơi miễn phí game chiến thuật hay nhất 2025! Sea of Conquest Phát ngay Undo She had gone with the applicant to a number of places but it was alleged that the applicant had refused to marry her. The woman's lawyer argued that the accused's actions had "ruined the woman's entire life" and that "no one would be willing to marry her now." After taking note of these arguments, the court observed that live-in relationships have had the "greatest impact on the younger generation" and that their "adverse consequences are evident in existing cases like the present one. The court, however, granted bail to the accused on the ground that he has been in jail since Feb 22 this year and had criminal history.

Live-in relationships against middle-class norms: Allahabad HC
Live-in relationships against middle-class norms: Allahabad HC

Hindustan Times

time11 hours ago

  • Hindustan Times

Live-in relationships against middle-class norms: Allahabad HC

While granting bail to a man accused of sexually exploiting a woman on the false promise of marriage, the Allahabad high court observed that the concept of live-in relationships is against the 'settled law in the Indian middle class society'. The court made these observations while dealing with a bail plea of the accused named Shane Alam. (For Representation) Making this observation, Justice Siddharth also expressed displeasure at the growing number of such cases reaching the courts. 'After live-in-relationship has been legalized by the apex court, these cases are coming to the court because the concept of live-in-relationship is against the settled law in the Indian middle class society,' the court said. The court further opined that live-in relationships disproportionately harm women, noting that while men may move on and even marry after such relationships end, it is difficult for women to find a life partner after a breakup. The court made these observations while dealing with a bail plea of the accused named Shane Alam, who has been booked under various provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act on the allegations of engaging in a physical relationship with the prosecutrix on the false assurance of marriage and later refusing to marry her. As per counsel for the applicant, there is an accusation against his client of committing the offence of rape of prosecutrix on false promise of marriage. She went with the applicant to a number of places but it is alleged that the applicant refused to marry her. The applicant has been in jail since February 22, 2025 and he has no criminal history. On the other hand, the counsel for the informant submitted that the acts of the accused had ruined her life since no one would be willing to marry her. Taking note of these submissions, the court said while the concept of live-in-relationship has attracted the young generation a lot, its aftereffects are seen in cases like the present one. The court, however, in its decision dated June 24 granted bail to the accused, considering his continued incarceration since February 25, absence of any prior criminal history, the nature of the allegations and overcrowding in jails.

Live-in relationships go against middle-class values: Allahabad HC
Live-in relationships go against middle-class values: Allahabad HC

Business Standard

time12 hours ago

  • Business Standard

Live-in relationships go against middle-class values: Allahabad HC

The Allahabad High Court has observed that the concept of live-in relationships is against the "settled law in the Indian middle class society". Justice Siddharth made the observation while granting bail to a man accused of sexually exploiting a woman on the pretext of marriage. The court also expressed its displeasure at the growing number of such cases reaching the courts. "After live-in-relationship has been legalised by the apex court, the court had fed up such cases. These cases are coming to the court because the concept of live-in-relationship is against the settled law in the Indian middle class society (sic)," it said. The court said live-in relationships disproportionately harmed women, observing while men might move on and even marry after such relationships end, it was difficult for women to find a life partner after a breakup. The court in its order passed on June 24 made the observations while dealing with a bail plea of an accused named Shane Alam, who was booked under various provisions of the BNS and the POCSO Act on the allegations of engaging in a physical relationship with a minor on the false assurance of marriage, and later refusing to marry her. The applicant's counsel argued that alleged survivor had together travelled to several places but his client had been accused of making a false promise of marriage. The applicant had been in jail since February 22 and has no criminal record, the lawyer added. On the contrary, the counsel for the informant submitted that the accused had ruined her life as no one would marry her. The court observed while the concept of live-in-relationship attracted the young generation a lot, its consequences were seen in cases like the present one.

Concept of live-in against settled law in middle class society: Allahabad HC
Concept of live-in against settled law in middle class society: Allahabad HC

Time of India

time12 hours ago

  • Time of India

Concept of live-in against settled law in middle class society: Allahabad HC

The Allahabad High Court has observed that the concept of live-in relationships is against the "settled law in the Indian middle class society ". Justice Siddharth made the observation while granting bail to a man accused of sexually exploiting a woman on the pretext of marriage. The court also expressed its displeasure at the growing number of such cases reaching the courts. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Indonesia: New Container Houses (Prices May Surprise You) Container House | Search ads Search Now Undo "After live-in-relationship has been legalised by the apex court, the court had fed up such cases. These cases are coming to the court because the concept of live-in-relationship is against the settled law in the Indian middle class society (sic)," it said. The court said live-in relationships disproportionately harmed women, observing while men might move on and even marry after such relationships end, it was difficult for women to find a life partner after a breakup. Live Events The court in its order passed on June 24 made the observations while dealing with a bail plea of an accused named Shane Alam, who was booked under various provisions of the BNS and the POCSO Act on the allegations of engaging in a physical relationship with a minor on the false assurance of marriage, and later refusing to marry her. The applicant's counsel argued that alleged survivor had together travelled to several places but his client had been accused of making a false promise of marriage. The applicant had been in jail since February 22 and has no criminal record, the lawyer added. On the contrary, the counsel for the informant submitted that the accused had ruined her life as no one would marry her. The court observed while the concept of live-in-relationship attracted the young generation a lot, its consequences were seen in cases like the present one.

Concept of live-in against settled law in middle class society: Allahabad HC
Concept of live-in against settled law in middle class society: Allahabad HC

Hindustan Times

time13 hours ago

  • Hindustan Times

Concept of live-in against settled law in middle class society: Allahabad HC

Jun 27, 2025 09:03 PM IST Prayagraj, The Allahabad High Court has observed that the concept of live-in relationships is against the "settled law in the Indian middle class society". Concept of live-in against settled law in middle class society: Allahabad HC Justice Siddharth made the observation while granting bail to a man accused of sexually exploiting a woman on the pretext of marriage. The court also expressed its displeasure at the growing number of such cases reaching the courts. "After live-in-relationship has been legalised by the apex court, the court had fed up such cases. These cases are coming to the court because the concept of live-in-relationship is against the settled law in the Indian middle class society ," it said. The court said live-in relationships disproportionately harmed women, observing while men might move on and even marry after such relationships end, it was difficult for women to find a life partner after a breakup. The court in its order passed on June 24 made the observations while dealing with a bail plea of an accused named Shane Alam, who was booked under various provisions of the BNS and the POCSO Act on the allegations of engaging in a physical relationship with a minor on the false assurance of marriage, and later refusing to marry her. The applicant's counsel argued that alleged survivor had together travelled to several places but his client had been accused of making a false promise of marriage. The applicant had been in jail since February 22 and has no criminal record, the lawyer added. On the contrary, the counsel for the informant submitted that the accused had ruined her life as no one would marry her. The court observed while the concept of live-in-relationship attracted the young generation a lot, its consequences were seen in cases like the present one. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.

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