EXPLORING LEGAL FRAMEWORKS FOR MAINTENANCE RIGHTS OF A WOMEN IN COHABITING RELATIONSHIP, A COMPARTIVE ANALYSIS
EXPLORING LEGAL FRAMEWORKS FOR MAINTENANCE RIGHTS OF A WOMEN IN COHABITING RELATIONSHIP, A COMPARITIVE ANALYSIS Written By: Pragati Tomar 5th Year B.A.LL.B (hons.) Prestige institute of Management and Research, Gwalior Edited By: Advocate Yash Jain ABSTRACT This paper explores the legal frameworks governing maintenance rights for women in live-in relationships, focusing on India and other selected countries. Live-in relationships, an evolving social phenomenon, present complex challenges in defining and ensuring the rights of partners, particularly women, in the absence of formal marital ties. In India, the legal landscape regarding maintenance rights for women in live-in relationships has undergone significant development through judicial interpretations and legislative amendments. The paper delves into landmark Indian court judgments and statutory provisions, analyzing the evolution and current state of maintenance laws applicable to live-in partners. Furthermore, this