LIVE-IN-RELATIONSHIP AND STATUS OF WOMEN IN INDIA

ABSTRACT In every socialist country the social values as well as individual liberties are secured by the state. The enduring debate on live-in-relationship can never have a conclusive viewpoint as it keeps varying from time to time and new issues observance up. It creates chaos and conflict with social ethics and legal lenience. The author presents a perspective on legalization of live-in-relationship in western countries and also discusses the status of women involved in such relationship and legal effects and consequences of adopting such relationship in Indian social and legal system