India is a place where marriage is seen as a sacramental institution and hence a man and women if want to live together, have to get themselves tied in the institution of marriage. However, in the 21st century a new concept which is known as “live in relationship” has emerged. Live in Relationship is a concept under which a man and women live together without getting married. This concept in India is fairly new but is spreading rapidly. Various Supreme Court judgements have recognised the concept of live in relationship and has legalised it. It is to be noted that nowhere in the Hindu Marriage Act,1955 has recognised live in relationship and hence some people consider it as an illegitimate relationship[1]. Live in relationship whether legal or illegal is very subjective especially in India where traditions are given utmost importance and violating them is considered as a sin[2]. The researcher through this paper will evaluate the concept of live-in relationships and its impact on Indian Society.
Keywords: Sacramental Institution, Indian Society, Illegitimate Relationship, Supreme Court Judgements.
