Couples who have premarital sex to be considered ‘married,’ says HC

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If any unmarried couple of the right legal age “indulge in sexual gratification,” this will be considered a valid marriage and they could be termed “husband and wife,” the Madras High Court has ruled in a judgment that gives a new twist to the concept of premarital sex.

The court said that if a bachelor has completed 21 years of age and an unmarried woman 18 years, they have acquired the freedom of choice guaranteed by the Constitution. “Consequently, if any couple choose to consummate their sexual cravings, then that act becomes a total commitment with adherence to all consequences that may follow, except on certain exceptional considerations.”

The court said marriage formalities as per various religious customs such as the tying of a mangalsutra, the exchange of garlands and rings or the registering of a marriage were only to comply with religious customs for the satisfaction of society.

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Okay, let that sink in, Sex equals marriage and the wedding ceremony and the marriage certificates are to please the religion and the society. ARE YOU INSANE? I as an orthodox Indian used to believe love was the foundation of marriage, but the Madras High Court feels different than me, apparently sex is the foundation of marriage. You get married to obtain a certificate from the society to have intercourse as you please, and here I was, sitting here believing it was a free country where we could do anything we wanted. Pre-marital Sex may be thought of as swinish, but that does not mean those who indulge in it are to be considered married, not only does it argue with logic, it also hammers away with the principles of religion.

If sex is considered marriage, is kissing Engagement and not having sex afterwards be tried for defamity? Also, will it amount to polygamy if a person has pre-marital sex with more than two partners? Such logic comes from a state that has one of the highest literacy rate in India, I mean what do they even teach there. I mean it sure does save a lot of money with all the Big Fat Weddings that are organised just 'to let the couple have sex', but is it even thought of with clear minds.

In the above case though, it was considered marriage as the person had children with the women as well and they wanted the woman to have an alimony, but by simple logic, could they simply not have increased the child support, why the hell did they call it marriage. It would decrease the incidences of Premarital Sex but do they really think, it is the way.

Good thing the Madras HC decision is not applicable throughout the nation more so around the world or else it would have been one stupid place to live in.