Legal And Social Consequences Of Live-In Relationships Vs. Marriage In India: Implications For Family Law Reform And Corporate Life

Abstract

The aim of the present research paper is to discuss the legal and social impacts of Live-in relations rather than marriage in India with specific reference to working women in relation to family law amendments and corporate employee policies. Essentials of the organisation’s history and culture are involved in the study to understand the background to marriage and the changing norms of living together without being married. It, specifically, examines the legal status of the two relationship structures and calls for their legal protection and recognition in the case of live-in partners. To focus on the general impact on Indian society, the social implications of change: modification of family and gender roles, and shifts in peoples’ perceptions are considered. Financial aspect of live-in relationship including, property rights, inheritance in case the relationship goes sour or someone of them passes on and, of course, financial independence.

The paper also focuses on the issue of corporations’ and workplaces’ readiness for social non-traditional types of partnership. Comparing the outcomes of other nations gives hints and tips to India. Finally, author provides the implication on how the policymakers and the corporate leaders could create the society that has less prejudice.