‘Living In’ a growing Indian trend

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Living together as it is known in the West is called 'Living In' in India. It is a way of living that is fast becoming a way of life, especially in cities and across the fabric of modern India.

This article explores the pros and cons of such a change in a country that has survived off strong cultural, moral and religous bindings when it comes to couples and relationships. Especially, a place where arranged marriage was always accepted as a way of life engraved deeply into the structure of family life.

The article looks at the legal and moral loopholes such a change is bringing into the society of India and where laws for example in the Maharashtra state are now giving a 'live-in' female the same status as a wife.

'Recently, the Maharashtra government in India, cleared the proposal to provide ‘living in’ relationships a legal standing. This will give women in such relationships the status of a ‘wife’. Any offspring born of this relationship will also have equal rights to wealth and property, as a child born to married parents.'

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