The Apex Court ruling that live-in relationship and pre-marital sex could not be construed as an offence anymore, coming at a time when the joint family system (is collapsing?) and broken marriages are on the rise, is a bolt from the blue. When the modern-day youth feel proud aping everything Western and look down on anything traditional, the observation of the learned judges giving blanket permission without understanding the nuances of the age-old traditions and practices was not only a big surprise but comes as a rude shock to millions who still believe and uphold the sanctity of marriage because the children born out of wedlock will not only be deprived of the parental love and affection but also the elders' blessings. One wonders what would happen to societal norms and practices followed since centuries? - K.R.Srinivasan, Secunderabad.
Courtesy: Mail Bag, The Hindu, Sunday Magazine
Grateful thanks to Mr.K.R.Srinivasan and The Hindu, India's National Newspaper.
Courtesy: Mail Bag, The Hindu, Sunday Magazine
Grateful thanks to Mr.K.R.Srinivasan and The Hindu, India's National Newspaper.
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