The Supreme Court observed in the following case that “not all live in relationships will amount to a…
D. Velusamy v. D. Patchaiammal distinguished a relationship in the nature of marriage from a live-in relationship as such. The Court required features characteristic of…
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The Supreme Court observed in the following case that “not all live in relationships will amount to a relationship in the nature of marriage to get the benefit of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act of 2005”, and laid down certain guidelines in order to fulfill the requirements of ‘relationship in the nature of marriage’.
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Correct answer D
D. Velusamy v. D. Patchaiammal distinguished a relationship in the nature of marriage from a live-in relationship as such. The Court required features characteristic of marriage, including holding themselves out as spouses and substantial voluntary cohabitation. It explained that the statutory expression does not cover every instance of living together.
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