•A live-in partner filed a dowry harassment case (IPC 498A) against a married man, sparking a new debate on live-in relationships.
•The case involves Dr. Lokesh B.H., who allegedly married Teerth in 2010 while still married to Naveena.
•Teerth accused Lokesh of dowry demand and attempted burning; Lokesh argues no valid marriage exists with Teerth.
•The Supreme Court has sought a response from the central government and appointed senior advocate Neena Nariman as 'Amicus Curiae' due to the case's legal complexity.
•This decision could significantly impact India's family laws and the legal status of live-in relationships under dowry laws.
