Public Interest Litigation seeking mandatory registration of live-in relationships

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1. News20 Mar 2023

   Supreme Court dismisses ‘hare-brained’ PIL seeking registration of live-in relationships by government

   The petition cited the recent tragic murder of Shraddha Walker to buttress the need for framing of rules and guidelines for the registration of such...

   Explanation in simple terms

   The Supreme Court has rejected a request to make it mandatory for couples in live-in relationships to register their status with the government. The judges dismissed the petition, calling the idea impractical and unnecessary. This means that there is no new legal requirement for couples living together to report their relationship to the authorities. The court decided that such a rule would not be appropriate or enforceable.

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2. News28 Feb 2023

   PIL Seeking Mandatory Registration Of Live-In Relationships Filed In Supreme Court, Cites Increase

   A Public Interest Litigation seeking to frame rules and guidelines for registration of live-in partnerships in India has been filed in the Supreme Court of...

   Explanation in simple terms

   A new legal request has been filed with the Supreme Court asking for a law that would require couples living together to officially register their relationship. The people behind this request argue that mandatory registration is necessary because of a recent rise in live-in arrangements. The court will now consider whether to hear this case and decide if such a rule should be put in place across the country.

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