Section 498A misuse affecting institution of marriage; live-in relationships replacing traditional marriages: Allahabad High Court

Single-judge Justice Rahul Chaturvedi observed that live-in relationships have silently sneaked into our socio-cultural ethos, replacing traditional marriages and it is a ground reality which one has to accept.

Allahabad High Court, Marriage

The Allahabad High Court on Monday observed that misuse of Section 498A of Indian Penal Code (IPC) is impacting the traditional institution of marriage and live-in relationships which come free of legal baggage, is replacing traditional marriage [Mukesh Bansal v State of UP].

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Allahabad High Court

Live-in Relationship

Section 498A IPC