Married Man in Live-In Relationship: Allahabad HC Says No Prosecution

• The Allahabad High Court ruled that a married man cannot be prosecuted for a consensual live-in relationship with an adult woman.
• The court heard a criminal writ petition from a couple, Anamika and Netrapal, from Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh.
• The HC emphasized the separation of 'morality' and law, stating no prima facie offense was committed by the man.
• Authorities were directed not to arrest the couple, and the female petitioner's family was urged to refrain from harming them.
• The case stemmed from Anamika's mother filing a police complaint under Section 87 of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS), alleging Netrapal 'enticed' her daughter.