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‘A single sexual act is not marriage’ – Mumbai High Court,India

A one-night stand or a physical relationship between a man and a woman does not fall under the definition of marriage under Hindu laws, the Bombay high court said recently in an important order. A child born out of such an encounter may not have any rights over the father’s property, if there is no marriage, the court added.

“Broadly, either customary solemnisation of marriage is required or performance of legal formality is a condition precedent to label that relatA one-night stand or a physical relationship between a man and a woman does not fall under the definition of marriage under Hindu laws, the Bombay high court said recently in an important order. A child born out of such an encounter may not have any rights over the father’s property, if there is no marriage, the court added.

“Broadly, either customary solemnisation of marriage is required or performance of legal formality is a condition precedent to label that relationship as a marriage.

 

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