Common Law Marriage Recognition

Summary

Common-law marriages in Karnataka are not explicitly recognized under Indian law, but case laws like Badri Prasad v. Dy. Director of Consolidation (1978) have addressed the issue. The Supreme Court recognized a 50-year live-in relationship as a valid marriage, establishing a presumption of marriage for long-term cohabitation. This presumption is rebuttable with strong evidence. Indra Sarma v. V.K.V. Sarma (2013) further recognized certain rights for partners in live-in relationships.

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case analysis of Badri Prasad v. Dy. Director of Consolidation (*):
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- Facts: This case involved a couple who had lived together for over 50 years. The issue was whether their long-term cohabitation could be presumed as a valid marriage.
- Legal Question: Can a prolonged live-in relationship be recognized as a valid marriage under Indian law?
- Judgment: The Supreme Court held that a prolonged live-in relationship can be presumed to be a valid marriage. The presumption is rebuttable but requires strong evidence to the contrary.
- Significance: This decision recognized the legitimacy of long-term cohabitation and provided legal protection to partners in such relationships.
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