The Supreme Court has ruled that pre-marital sex cannot define a person's character, challenging outdated societal norms and influencing views on consent and relationships.
The ruling came in a Telangana police constable recruit's case
Jun 09, 2026
12:22 pm
What's the storyThe Supreme Court has ruled that pre-marital relationships cannot be used to judge a person's character.
The ruling came in the case of Gajula Thirupathi, a Telangana police constable recruit whose selection was canceled due to a past criminal case related to his relationship with a neighbor.
Premarital sex is common today, can't be used to judge a person's character: SC
Premarital physical relationship not a reflection of character: Supreme Court
'Physical relationship between consenting unmarried adults no ground to show poor character': Supreme Court
Consensual pre-marital relationship is no blot on character, says Supreme Court
Pre-marital relationship no stain on character: SC
SC uses special powers to set aside POCSO conviction to let couple live ‘peacefully’ as spouses
SC quashes POCSO case against man using extraordinary power
The Supreme Court has ruled that consensual premarital relationships between adults do not constitute moral turpitude.…
The noted that the mere fact that a relationship ends without marriage cannot lead to the presumption that one party deceived the…
The Supreme Court has declared that a physical relationship between consenting unmarried adults does not reflect negatively on…
Supreme Court affirms that consensual pre-marital relationships do not tarnish character, urging sensitivity to evolving social…
A bench of Justices Manoj Misra and Manmohan observed that modern society increasingly witnesses consensual relationships between…
Supreme Court quashes rape conviction, citing misunderstanding as parties marry, highlighting the importance of consensual…
