Silent Promises - Live-In Relationships, A Battle For Legal Recognition

Author : Sameera Hasan

Silent Promises: Live-In Relationships, A Battle For Legal Recognition is a comprehensive and thought-provoking work that explores one of the most debated social and legal phenomena of our time. With a focus on the evolving dynamics of relationships beyond marriage, this book critically examines the rights, challenges, and protections available to women and children in live-in relationships.
The book delves into the historical background of live-in relationships in the post-independence era, offering readers a contextual understanding of how social and cultural perceptions have shaped legal developments. It provides a detailed analysis of judicial interpretations on the concept, highlighting the progressive as well as conflicting judgments that have influenced the legal framework. The book further presents a comparative international perspective on how different countries approach this evolving social institution.
What sets this book apart is its practical dimension alongside doctrinal and judicial insights, it incorporates findings from a survey conducted by the author, ensuring that the perspectives and lived experiences of people are given due importance. The book not only reflects facts true to the author’s knowledge but also offers practical suggestions in the best interest of society, law, and justice.
With its combination of scholarly depth and insights from the society, this book serves as an essential resource for students, legal practitioners, academicians, policymakers, and anyone seeking to understand the complex interplay between relationships, law, and social change.