‘Live-in relationship akin to marriage, parents can’t interfere’: Delhi HC

The Delhi High Court has affirmed the status of live-in relationships, treating them similarly to marriage. It emphasized that consenting adults have the freedom to choose their partners free from external influence. The court also ensured police protection for a couple threatened by family members, affirming that societal biases cannot infringe upon the fundamental constitutional rights of individuals. This decision bolsters the legal legitimacy of such unions.