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Rajasthan HC Live-in Relationship Ruling

Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Dec 04, 2025 · Last updated Dec 05, 2025

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This event has no direct impact on financial markets. It is a legal ruling concerning individual rights within India, which does not affect market participants or economic indicators.

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Event Summary

The India — Rajasthan High Court, through Justice Anoop Dhand, ruled that two consenting adults have the right to be in a live-in relationship even if they have not attained the legal age for marriage in India. This judgment was delivered while hearing a protection petition filed by an 18-year-old woman and a 19-year-old youth from India — Kota who had entered a live-in agreement. The couple sought police protection due to alleged threats from the woman's family. Public prosecutor Vivek Choudhary argued against the petition, citing the man's age. However, the India — Rajasthan High Court rejected this, emphasizing that the right to life and personal liberty under Article 21 of the Constitution cannot be denied based on marriageable age, and live-in relationships are not illegal under Indian law. The court directed the Superintendents of Police of India — Bhilwara and India — Jodhpur (Rural) to verify the threat perception and provide necessary protection to the couple.

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India — Rajasthan High Court
The India — Rajasthan High Court delivered a significant judgment affirming the right of consenting adults to be in a live-in relationship, even if they have not reached the legal age for marriage.
Importance 100.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Anoop Dhand
Justice Anoop Dhand delivered the judgment, emphasizing the constitutional right to life and personal liberty.
Importance 90.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Vivek Choudhary
Vivek Choudhary, the public prosecutor, argued against the couple's petition, stating the man's age made him ineligible for marriage and thus a live-in partnership.
Importance 40.0 Sentiment 0.0
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India — Bhilwara
The India — Rajasthan High Court directed the Superintendents of Police of India — Bhilwara to verify facts and provide protection to the couple.
Importance 30.0 Sentiment 0.0
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India — Kota
The couple involved in the petition is from India — Kota, and they initially sought police protection there.
Importance 30.0 Sentiment 0.0
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India — Jodhpur
The India — Rajasthan High Court directed the Superintendents of Police of India — Jodhpur (Rural) to verify facts and provide protection to the couple.
Importance 30.0 Sentiment 0.0
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