Case Name: Indra Sarma vs V.K.V. Sarma Citation: AIR 2014 SC 309 Date of Judgement: 26-11-2013 Parties Involved: Indra Sarma and V.K.V. Sarma Facts Indra Sarma, an unmarried woman, left her job and began a “live-in” relationship with V.K.V. Sarma for a period as long as 18 years, despite knowing that he was married. V.K.V… Continue reading Indra Sarma vs V.K.V. Sarma : Case Facts, Issues, Judgement & Analysis
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Chanmuniya v. Virendra Kumar Singh Kushwaha : Case Facts, Issues, Judgement & Analysis
Citation: (2011) 1 SCC 141 Date Of Judgement: 7th October, 2010 Parties Involved: Petitioner/ Appellant- Chanmuniya Respondent- Virendra Kumar Singh Khushwaha And Another Facts One Sarju Singh had two sons, Ram Saran and Virendra Kumar Singh Kushwaha (younger son & the first respondent). The appellant, Chanmuniya, was married to Ram Saran and had 2 daughters-Asha,… Continue reading Chanmuniya v. Virendra Kumar Singh Kushwaha : Case Facts, Issues, Judgement & Analysis
Legal Rights Arising out of Live-in-relationships : Maintenance, Property, Legitimacy of children
Summary Live-in relationship, that is, living together as a couple without being married to each other has witnessed a drastic change in the way the present generation perceives their relationships. The legal status of live-in relationships in India is unclear, the Supreme Court has ruled that any couple living together for a long term will… Continue reading Legal Rights Arising out of Live-in-relationships : Maintenance, Property, Legitimacy of children