The Supreme Court of India has ruled that live-in partners are entitled to maintenance if they can prove that they were in a domestic relationship. Background: The case pertains to a petition filed by a woman who was seeking maintenance from her live-in partner. Parties: The petitioner, represented by an advocate, argued that she was entitled to maintenance as she was in a domestic relationship with the respondent, while the respondent contended that he was not liable to provide maintenance. Legal issues: The court examined the entitlement of live-in partners to maintenance. Court observations: The Supreme Court observed that live-in partners could be entitled to maintenance if they could prove that they were in a domestic relationship. Significance: The judgment has significant implications for the rights of live-in partners in India. The court's ruling emphasizes the need for the courts to consider the specific circumstances of each case and highlights the importance of providing protection to vulnerable individuals in domestic relationships.