The Allahabad High Court has observed that while live-in relationships lack social acceptance, their growing appeal among youth calls for the development of a framework to preserve societal "moral values."  

Justice Nalin Kumar Srivastava made these remarks while granting bail to Akash Keshari, a resident of Varanasi, who was charged under various sections of the IPC and SC/ST Act. The case involved allegations of establishing a physical relationship with a woman under the false promise of marriage.  

The complainant alleged that Keshari later refused to marry her, prompting her to file a complaint at the Sarnath Police Station in Varanasi.  

Regarding live-in relationships, the Court noted, "They have no social sanction, but their popularity is rising because they allow young individuals, whether male or female, to evade responsibilities toward their partners. This increasing trend makes it imperative to explore solutions to uphold the moral fabric of society."  

Keshari's counsel argued that the allegations were unfounded, emphasizing that the woman was a consenting adult who had been in a live-in relationship with the accused for nearly six years. The defense also claimed there was no evidence of an alleged abortion and denied any promise of marriage.