Allahabad HC: Live-in Relationships Not Illegal, Protects 12 Couples

• Allahabad High Court ruled that live-in relationships are not illegal, despite not being universally accepted.
• The court granted police protection to 12 couples who were reportedly facing threats from their families.
• Justice Vivek Kumar Singh observed that living together without marriage does not constitute an offense.
• Police chiefs were directed to ensure immediate protection for adult couples living together voluntarily.
• The court emphasized that adults' decision to reside together without marriage is not for courts to judge.

Why It Matters: Allahabad HC upholds fundamental rights, declares live-in relationships legal, orders protection for couples.