Indian societal framework is devised in such a way that live in relationship is a debatable topic.
India is a developing country, where people in this modern era are opening their minds and having a positive opinion over live in relationships. With the long history of diverse cultures and norms, it is difficult for the society to accept the concept of live in relationship.
Indian society has always been a strong advocate of the institution called marriage. Marriage is a sacramental institution in our society.
Indian conventional society finds it difficult to accept any relationship outside the marriage. They consider marriage as a “sacred” institution, creating a sense of responsibility and duty towards the family in micro level and society at macro level.
However, the younger generation, particularly those in entertainment business, are choosing this lately. It is a matter of convenience for a few of them!
The reason why people are choosing to live in relationship is to check their compatibility with each other before getting legally married. It helps them to avoid chaos, family drama and lengthy court procedures for break-up.
With time, many incidents have been reported and seen where partners in live-in relationships or a child born out of such relationship have remained vulnerable because there has been gross misuse by the (Male) partners in live-in relationships, since they do not have any duties and responsibilities to perform.
In this type of relationships, women are vulnerable, harassed, and treated like sex objects before being abandoned as emotional wrecks.
The Supreme Court ruled in 2005 that a living relationship comes within the ambit of right to life under Article 21 of the Constitution of India. The Court further held that live-in relationships are permissible and the act of two major living together cannot be considered illegal or unlawful.
Any change is bound to have legal and social ramifications. Despite the fact that the law and the judiciary work to uphold the rights of all citizens, this new social development disproportionately harms women. What are your thoughts on this sensitive matter?
It is a highly sensitive subject, please discuss this topic with dignity and wisdom.
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