Section 498 A To Be Applicable To “Live-In Relationships” That Qualify As “Relationships In The Nature Of Marriage” : Supreme Court

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Case Name: Dr. Lokesh B.H. & Ors. v. State of Karnataka & Anr.Petition No: Crl.A. No. 003647 – 003648 of 2026.Neutral Citation: 2026 INSC 784Date of Judgement: 03.08.2026Coram: Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sanjay Karol and Hon’ble