Live-In Relationships must be Registered with the Competent Authority Till Enactment of Law :Raj. HC

The Rajasthan High Court directed that live-in relationships agreement must be registered with a government authority or tribunal until formal legislation is enacted.

The court emphasized the need for a legal framework to protect partners and children in such relationships.

It instructed the government to establish a competent authority in each district and create a web portal for registration.

The court proposed a statutory scheme fixing parental responsibilities for children’s welfare and maintenance obligations for non-earning partners.

The court also referred to a larger bench to decide whether married persons in live-in relationships with other individuals without first dissolving their marriage are entitled to seek protection orders from the court.

Authorities must submit a compliance report by March 1, 2025.