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International Journal of Trends in Emerging Research and Development, 2025;3(6):65-68

Domestic Violence against Women in Live-in Relationships

Author : Dr. Asha Rani

Abstract

Live-in relationship is becoming the part of the society. Though, the Indian society has not given valid permission to such type of relationships. Though the Supreme Court has states that the living relationship comes within the ambit of right of life under Article 21 of the constitution of India and also held that the partners are living in live-in relationship are not illegal.

Though the concept of live-in relationship is increasing in the society, but it is giving permission to the man for the sexual offences. Due to the concept of live-in relationship, the number of cases of domestic violence, sexual offences, rape or even murder is increasing in the society. We can take the example of the Nikki Yadav, Shraddha Walkar, Megha Thorvi, and many more are there, who were killed by their partners in brutal murder, living in the live-in relationship.

Though there are many acts and provisions, but the increasing of the crime against women can be consider in the NCRB report. In this article you will know about the acts and provisions related to the protection of woman from domestic violence and other sexual offences. This article will also explain the concept of live-in relationship and domestic violence under the live-in relationship.

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Domestic, Violence, Women, Relationships, Nikki Yadav, Shraddha Walkar, Megha Thorvi