Supreme Court Protection for Women in Live in Relationships

The Supreme Court has delivered a significant judgment by holding that Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code can also apply to women in live in relationships under certain circumstances. The ruling strengthens legal protection for women who face cruelty or harassment while in such relationships.

The Court observed that if a woman in a live-in relationship is subjected to cruelty or harassment that falls within the scope of the law, she can seek legal action under Section 498A. The judgment is expected to provide greater legal support to women in live-in relationships.