Allahabad HC: Live-in Relationships Legal, Adults Deserve Protection; 12 Couples Get Relief.

• Allahabad High Court ruled live-in relationships are not 'illegal', emphasizing the paramount right to human life for all citizens.
• A single-judge bench of Justice Vivek Kumar Singh granted police protection to 12 couples facing threats from families.
• The court directed police to provide immediate protection to adults in live-in relationships after verifying age and voluntary cohabitation.
• The bench stated that fundamental rights cannot be denied to adults living together, regardless of marital status, and legality isn't affected by societal views.
• The court highlighted that the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, recognizes non-marital cohabitation, reinforcing legal standing.

Why It Matters: Allahabad HC affirms legality of live-in relationships, ensuring protection for consenting adults.