Overview

• On June 24, the court granted bail to the accused who had been held since February under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and POCSO Act provisions.
• Justice Siddharth said the bench is “fed up” with the surge in disputes stemming from live-in relationships since their legalisation.
• The court noted that legalising live-in unions has led to a flood of cases against men accused of deceiving partners with false marriage promises.
• Judges warned that women face lasting stigma and struggle to find future partners after live-in breakups.
• Earlier this year, the Supreme Court ruled that women in long-term live-in relationships may not be able to claim rape solely based on broken marriage promises.