A STUDY ON RIGHTS AND STATUS OF A CHILD BORN OUT A LIVE-IN RELATIONSHIP IN INDIA
AUTHOR – YUSUF A K*
* BBA LLB(HONS) SAVEETHA SCHOOL OF LAW SAVEETHA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL AND TECHNICAL SCIENCES (SIMATS) CHENNAI: 600077 MOBILE NO :9500827435 Email:kalamyusuf1512@gmail.com
BEST CITATION – YUSUF A K, A STUDY ON RIGHTS AND STATUS OF A CHILD BORN OUT A LIVE-IN RELATIONSHIP IN INDIA, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 5 (8) OF 2025, PG. 139-158, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344.
ABSTRACT
With the passage of time and urbanization, India’s social dynamics have seen some favorable improvements.Whereas a small percentage of the Indian populace has accepted it, a sizable portion remains opposed. Even while films like ‘Luka Chhuppi’ have helped to mainstream it in Bollywood and regional cinema, there is still hesitation.The objective of this research is whether the indian society and the judiciary are welcoming about the new age concept and whether a child born out of such relationship is legitimate or not.The research method followed here is a descriptive method ( empirical research). A total of 200 samples have been collected out of which all the samples have been collected through field visits by picking the general public at random. The results from the research are majority of the sample population are welcoming and aware about the livin relationship concept however they feel it can affect oneself negatively and another finding is that child born out of livin relationship is legitimate under the law.It is safe to assume that, given the current legal situation, the child of a live-in relationship will inevitably face a lack of clarity in life in terms of his or her legal position, ancestry, and eventual rights. This might lead to mental and emotional instability in the child’s life.To prevent this, explicit rules should be enacted, as well as revisions to unclear wording in existing laws, to provide clarification on the status and rights of children born in a live-in relationship. This will maintain consistency and help the youngster create emotional, mental, and physical stability.
KEYWORDS – Living relationship, legitimacy , child, marriage, Domestic cohabitation