Allahabad High Court has said in an important decision that if a married man lives in a live-in relationship with an adult woman with her consent, then he cannot be held guilty of any crime. The court made it clear that morality and law should be kept separate. The judges said that the court will not shy away from protecting the rights of citizens on the basis of society’s opinion or morality.
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What order did the court give in this case?
Justice J.J. The bench of Justice Munir and Justice Tarun Saxena has given instructions to ensure the safety of petitioner Anamika and her companion. The petitioners had told the court that the woman’s family were enemies of her life and there was a danger of honor killing. The court directed the Shahjahanpur Superintendent of Police to take up the responsibility of the couple’s security following the rules of the Supreme Court.
Key information related to this legal decision
case number: This decision has been given under Criminal Miscellaneous Writ Petition No. 3799/2026.
Court’s comment: The bench said that social thinking cannot be above the law and the job of the police is to respect the wishes of adults.
Supreme Court citation: The court referred to the Shakti Vahini vs Union of India case, in which the accountability of the police has been fixed for the safety of couples.
Next action: The court has issued a notice to the Uttar Pradesh government in this case and the next hearing will be on April 8.
What is the difference between the old rules and this decision?
This decision is slightly different from another order in December 2025 in which live-in was said to be against family rights. In this latest decision dated March 25, 2026, the court has specifically focused on criminal litigation. The court held that when two adults are together with consent, no case can be registered against them. This order is a big relief for those who were seeking protection due to social fear and are worried about their rights in India.
