UCC and Live-In Relationships: Complete Legal Guide 2026

UCC and live-in relationships in India 2026 legal guide banner featuring a gavel, Uniform Civil Code book, and couple figures representing live-in relationship laws.

By Advocate Karan Dua | Vintage Litigation, New Delhi | Published: July 2026 Two years ago, a live-in relationship in India was, legally speaking, a private matter. Courts recognised it, gave it some protection under the Domestic Violence Act, and largely left it alone otherwise. That has changed faster than most people realise. Uttarakhand became […]

Second Wife or Live-In Partner: Can You Claim Maintenance in India? (2026)

Can a second wife or live-in partner claim maintenance in India? Legal banner featuring a judge's gavel, scales of justice, and the Allahabad High Court July 2026 ruling on Section 144 BNSS and DV Act remedies.

The Allahabad HC’s July 2026 Answer. By Advocate Karan Dua | Vintage Litigation, New Delhi | Published: July 2026 She came to me with a question that more people are asking in 2026 than ever before. She had been living with a man for three years. He introduced her to everyone as his wife. She […]

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