From the recent Instagram post of Zeenat Aman that garnered a stream of mixed reactions to the recent UCC bill passed in Uttarakhand mandating couples to register their live-in relationship, the legality and social acceptance of such unions have always been a topic of debate in India. We speak to experts who share key insights on the same
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Key Highlights
- Live-in relationships are thought of as a culture of the West
- Such relationships are not illegal in India if two consenting adults decide to cohabit
- However, those living together face multiple legal and social challenges
A diva, charmer of the hearts and one of Bollywood’s veterans, actress Zeenat Aman has been making news forever, be it for her sensual performances or her woke opinions. The actress has especially been in the spotlight since her Instagram debut. Recently, her unabashedly honest attitude once again stirred up conversations online when the actress spoke in support of live-in relationships.