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Delhi High Court Reaffirms The Right Of Consenting Adults To Live-In Relationships Free From Familial Interference
The Delhi High Court, in Uma Bharti & Anr. v. The Government of NCT of Delhi & Ors. [W.P.(CRL) 2429/2026], directed local police to protect a live-in couple whose relationship was opposed by the woman’s father and brother. The order, passed by Hon’ble Mr. Justice Saurabh Banerjee on 13.08.2026, reaffirms that a consenting adult’s choice to reside with a partner of their choosing remains constitutionally protected, irrespective of familial or societal disapproval.
India Family
IL
IndiaLaw LLP
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Comedy, Controversy And The Constitution: Free Speech Limits In India’s Digital Entertainment Era
India's stand-up comedy ecosystem has evolved into a significant form of cultural and political expression, but recent controversies involving comedians and digital creators have raised complex constitutional questions. How does the fundamental right to free speech under Article 19(1)(a) balance against legitimate restrictions under Article 19(2), and when does provocative humour cross the line from protected expression to legally actionable content?
India Government
IL
IndiaLaw LLP
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