Adults can be in live-in relationship even without attaining marriageable age: Rajasthan HC
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Why in news
The Rajasthan High Court ruled that consenting adults can live in a live-in relationship regardless of whether they have reached the legal marriageable age.
Background
The court held that rights under Article 21 cannot be curtailed based on age and directed police to provide protection to the couple from family threats.
Facts for Prelims
- ConstitutionArticle 21 of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to life and personal liberty.
- FactThe legal marriageable age for men in India is 21 years.
- PlaceThe petition was filed by a couple from Kota, Rajasthan.
- FactThe couple executed a live-in agreement on October 27, 2025.
For Mains
Q. To what extent does the right to personal liberty under Article 21 encompass the right to choose a domestic partnership regardless of marital status?
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Constitutional interpretation: Balancing individual autonomy under Article 21 against traditional social norms and marriage laws.
- State obligation: The duty of the police to provide protection to consenting adults against private familial threats.
- Legal vacuum: Absence of specific criminalization of live-in relationships versus lack of statutory recognition.
Keywords: Article 21 · Personal Liberty · Live-in Relationship · Constitutional Morality · Right to Choice · Judicial Activism
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