Delhi HC says consenting adults in live-in relationships have right to choose partner

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The Delhi High Court has said that a live-in relationship between consenting adults is akin to marriage and neither parents nor friends can interfere with their choice or threaten their life.

Justice Saurabh Banerjee granted police protection to a live-in couple facing threats from the girl's family, and said the couple had "all rights to choose and reside" with a partner of their choice without interference from anyone.

The judge, in an order passed on August 13, observed that marriages should be recognised irrespective of the caste, creed, colour, or religion.

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