Domestic Violence Act protection for live-in relationships in India

Domestic Violence Act Protection for Live-In Partners: What’s Covered

By Advocate Karan Dua | Vintage Litigation, New Delhi | Published: July 2026 A question I get almost every month, from both sides of the same problem: “We’re not married — can I still file a domestic violence case against my partner?” And, just as often, from the other side: “We were never married. Can […]
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Live-In Relationship & Divorce in Delhi: Your Complete Legal Rights Guide (2026)

Author By Advocate Karan Dua | Vintage Litigation Introduction Live-in relationships are no longer rare in Delhi. Thousands of couples — from working professionals in Lajpat Nagar to students in South Extension — are choosing to live together without registering a marriage. But when the relationship ends, the legal questions arrive fast and without warning. […]
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