International Journal of Advance Research Publication and Reviews

International Journal of Advance Research Publication and Reviews
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EMPIRICAL STUDY ON LIVE IN RELATIONSHIP IN INDIA

Author

Aamir Hasan

Abstract

 The paper elucidates an empirical study on live in relationship in India. Live in relationship has been a part of Indian society for many years through Gandharva marriage without the acceptance of elders of the family. However as the time elapsed such marriages became extinct. In the current times such relationship is known as live in relationship. The present study aims to explore the social and legal aspect of live in relationship in India. The paper elucidates the role of judiciary in protecting the rights of individual opting to stay in the live in relationship status even if it is against the norms of society. The paper highlights the importance of fair legal system; codified legislation and the personal laws on live in relationship to protect the individuals opting to stay in live in relationship. The present research uses both primary and secondary data sources. The research has been conducted using convenience non probability sampling and analyses both qualitative and quantitative data. Data was collected in the month of February 2026 and a sample size of 500 from both male and females.Data on demographic details was collected using closed ended. . The questionnaire consist of 16 questions and likert scale was used and the respondents expressed their views from being  most favorable to most unfavorable statements on a preference rating scale of 1 to 5.Based on their answers the results were interpreted and research model was designed. Finally research paper highlights the challenges and proposes the recommendations negotiating the live in relationship in India.


Keywords

Non Parametric test, Judicial Decisions, Social, Legal, Financial

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