In a recent order, the Allahabad High Court has observed that Section 3(1) of the UP Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act, 2021 prohibits live-in relationships like a matrimonial bond.
The Allahabad High Court has directed the Joint Commissioner of Police (Law & Order), Police Commissionerate, Lucknow to conduct an inquiry into the allegations of property usurpation by 50-60.
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Many such orders are passed in cases involving sexual relationships, not just of same-sex couples, but also in cases of married and unmarried heterosexual couples.
"The intent is to identify black-sheep in the fraternity but not to paint all lawyers with the same brush. This should be kept in mind," the Court said.