EFFECT ON MARRIAGE IN THE ADVENT OF LEGAL RECOGNITION OF LIVE IN RELATIONSHIP

Marriage is an ancient sacred institution which is followed by the Indians as part of their own traditions and cultural beliefs. It has utmost importance and in all almost all the religions in India it is performed according to their own culture. This matrimonial institution regulates the relationship between a man and a woman and specifies their rights and duties. The concept of live in relationship is not an ancient practice that is been in India for ages. It is the relation in which a male and a female who are unmarried live under the same roof. This concept is one of the modern cultures that have been adopted from the foreign countries, especially originated in the western nations. This bond of live in relation has slowly evolved and being practised by many Indians. But it’s not completely accepted by the citizens of India as many of the families are with conservative attitude. It’s mostly found in urban cities but not largely observed across rural towns. If they are discovered also, mostly these kinds of associations are maintained in secrecy. So, the issue arises, whether these live in relations are legal or not. And if they are considered lawful what is the effect of these unmarried associations on the matrimonial institution. How the children’s rights and status, who are produced from the above said relation, can be determined and which law regulates the live in relation is the main query that arises.