In a significant observation on personal liberty and individual relationships, the Allahabad High Court has ruled that a consensual live-in relationship between adults cannot be treated as a criminal offence, even if one of the individuals is already married. Allahabad High CourtThe court подчеркed that “morality and law have to be kept apart,” making it clear that societal perceptions or moral judgments cannot be the basis for criminal prosecution. The Bench stated that ther

Prayagraj : The Allahabad High Court has observed that interfaith marriages are not prohibited under the State’s anti-conversion law and ordered police protection for 12 interfaith live-in couples who had approached the court alleging harassment and interference. Hearing a batch of petitions filed by the couples, the court directed the authorities in Uttar Pradesh to ensure their safety and to refrain from interfering in their personal lives. Court’s Observations The bench cl