In a bizarre case from Rajasthan, a man approached the High Court, claiming that his married sister,who was also his live-in partner, was being illegally detained by her husband. He requested the court to issue a writ of habeas corpus to free her. However, after hearing the plea, the Rajasthan High Court refused to accept his request, stating that the petition had no legal basis.

The Rajasthan High Court not only dismissed the petition but also delivered a strong verdict, stating that no individual has the fundamental right to engage in a live-in relationship with a woman who is legally married to someone else especially when the woman in question is his sister. 

Referring to the Indian Constitution, the court stated that it does not support immoral acts and made it clear that special powers of the court cannot be used to encourage wrongdoing in society. The judges also stressed that relationships that go against social and legal rules cannot be defended in the name of personal freedom. Along with dismissing the case, the court also fined the petitioner ₹10,000 for filing such a request.

While hearing the case, a division bench of Justice Shree Chandrashekhar and Justice Madan Gopal Vyas stated, as reported by Live Law, that a person does not have a fundamental right to be in a live-in relationship with a woman who is legally married to someone else, especially if the woman is his sister. The court further clarified that no right, including the one under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution, supports such a relationship. It said that neither the Constitution nor any Indian law approves of immoral acts.

This case shows a serious issue called incest, which means a sexual relationship between close family members like siblings, parents, and children. In most cultures, incest is not accepted and is illegal in many countries because it can cause harm. It can lead to emotional and mental problems, create unfair power situations, and even cause health issues in children born from such relationships.

In many cases, incest happens due to force or abuse, making it even more serious. Laws and society strongly oppose incest to protect people, especially children, from harm. While different cultures may have different views, today’s laws focus on safety, consent, and mental well-being.

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