Supreme Court brings live-in relationships under Section 498A anti-cruelty law
- Posted on August 4, 2026
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Supreme Court brings live-in relationships under Section 498A anti-cruelty law
In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court has granted women in marriage-like live-in relationships the right to seek protection under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. This ruling recognizes that cruelty can affect all forms of relationships, not just traditional marriages. The court, while supporting this progressive stance, urged caution against potential misuse and emphasized that the burden of proof lies with the applicant.
