The trend of live-in relationships is increasing in India. Society may not have accepted it, but the law has not considered it a crime. Live-in relationships are legally recognized in india, provided certain conditions are met. This system is for two adults to live together without marriage with mutual consent. indian law, especially many decisions of the supreme Court, have considered it socially and legally valid. But many times it happens that there is a fight or disagreement between couples living in live-in over some matter. Which later takes the form of harassment or violence against women. In such a situation, let us know what rights women have to live in live-in, do women have the right to their partner's property?.
Status of live-in in India
According to some studies and reports, the number of couples living in live-in in india is gradually increasing. Especially in metropolitan cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore and Pune. 1 out of every 10 couples is living in a live-in relationship. For the first time after the implementation of Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in Uttarakhand, india, a couple has got legal recognition for living in a live-in relationship.
Rights of women
Protection from domestic violence
A woman living in a live-in relationship is considered to be in a domestic relationship. A woman living in a live-in relationship can ask for legal protection against domestic violence and alimony.
Alimony
If a woman living in a live-in relationship for a long time breaks up with her partner, then that woman can claim alimony.
Rights to property
A woman living in a live-in relationship has the right to reside in her partner's house. If he refuses to do so, then the woman can legally take her rights.
Rights of children
Children born from a live-in relationship are considered legally legitimate. They will have the same rights as a son has on his father. The child has rights in the property acquired by the father.
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