Author Name: gopal_swathy Live-in relationship-it's position in India and abroad-pros and cons-legitimacy of child-inheritance of property... Live-In Relationships In a much awaited observation on live-in relationships, the Supreme Court opined that a man and a woman living together without marriage cannot be construed as an offence. “When two people want to live together, what is the offence? Does it amount to an offence?” a special three-Judge Bench constituting the Chief Justice of ... Sharing expenses is one of the most significant advantages of living in a relationship. When two people live together, they can split rent, utilities, groceries, and other costs, which can significantly reduce their individual expenses. This can be particularly beneficial for couples who are just starting out or those who are struggling to make ends meet. The legal definition of a live-in relationship is an arrangement of living under which the couple, that is unmarried, lives together to conduct a long-term relationship which is similar to marriage. But it is informal in nature. Learn about the legal recognition, rights and challenges of live-in relationships in India, based on constitutional, statutory and judicial provisions. Explore the major cases, criteria and controversies involving live-in couples and their children.