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When two people of different sexes live together and engage in married behaviours without following religious sanctity, it is referred to as a live-in relationship. "An arrangement of living under which the unmarried couples live together to conduct a long-term relationship similarly as in marriage" is the widely recognised definition of a live-in relationship. A live-in relationship, put simply, is a situation where a man and a woman cohabitate without being married.Following independence, society grew to understand the importance of individual rights and moral principles. Bigamy was criminalised, and women's rights became increasingly apparent. Today, bigamy is prohibited due to ethical and legal reasons. However, the practice of cohabitation is constantly evolving daily. In recent years, India has seen a rise in popularity for the new, western-inspired form of non-marital cohabitation. Even though such a relationship is completely forbidden in Indian culture, the judiciary is in some ways acknowledging it by reading the law as it stands. Although live-in relationships are not recognised by personal laws as being on the same level as marriage, they are recognised as "marriage like relations" under section 2(f) of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act of 2005.The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act of 2005 was passed with the intention of more effectively protecting women who are victims of domestic violence of any kind, as guaranteed by their constitutions, and for matters incidental or related thereto.Getting married, settling down, and becoming accepted as a married couple in society is the ultimate goal. Living together is a decision made by two mature heterosexual individuals. Prior to getting married, they planned to assess their compatibility. The idea of cohabitation has emerged from the shadows and is now somewhat acknowledged by the law. There have been no changes made to the current personal laws, despite the ongoing public debate and the recommendations and opinions that continue to come in from various authorities and commissions to reform the current laws. Thus, it is imperative to investigate whether or not live-in partnerships are appropriate for the nation's personal laws. The two primary arguments against the legalisation of live-in relationships in India are the harm done to a "legally wedded wife" and her children and the encouragement of bigamy.