Few chilling cases involving live-in partners

Few chilling cases involving live-in partners

Live-in relationships are not illegal in India. The Supreme Court has clarified that consenting adults can live together without marriage, and such relationships are included under the ambit of the Domestic Violence Act². However, these relationships can sometimes take a dark turn, leading to tragic outcomes.

These cases serve as a stark reminder that while live-in relationships are legally permissible, they can sometimes lead to tragic consequences. It’s essential for individuals in such relationships to prioritize safety and seek help if needed⁴⁵.Here are a few chilling cases involving live-in partners:

  1. Nikki Yadav Murder Case:

    • Victim: Nikki Yadav, a 25-year-old woman from Haryana’s Jhajjar.
    • Perpetrator: Her live-in partner, Sahil Gehlot.
    • Crime: Sahil brutally murdered Nikki and stuffed her body in a refrigerator at his dhaba on the outskirts of Najafgarh in Delhi. He then married another woman on the same day of the crime¹.

  2. Megha Thorvi Murder Case:

    • Victim: Megha Thorvi, a 37-year-old nurse living in Maharashtra’s Palghar district.
    • Perpetrator: Her live-in partner, Hardik Shah.
    • Crime: Hardik killed Megha and stuffed her body in a mattress in their rented house¹.

  3. Anjali Rathour Murder Case:

    • Victim: Anjali Rathour, a 23-year-old woman from Uttar Pradesh.
    • Perpetrator: Her live-in partner, Ravi Kumar.
    • Crime: Ravi Kumar strangled Anjali to death and then hanged himself in their rented apartment in Ghaziabad.

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  4. Rajeshwari Murder Case:

    • Victim: Rajeshwari, a 30-year-old woman from Karnataka.
    • Perpetrator: Her live-in partner, Raghavendra.
    • Crime: Raghavendra killed Rajeshwari by slitting her throat and then attempted suicide by consuming poison.

  5. Sunita Yadav Murder Case:

    • Victim: Sunita Yadav, a 28-year-old woman from Delhi.
    • Perpetrator: Her live-in partner, Manoj.
    • Crime: Manoj stabbed Sunita multiple times, resulting in her death.

  6. Mira Road Murder Case:

    • Victim: Saraswati Vaidya, a 32-year-old woman.
    • Perpetrator: Her live-in partner, Manoj Sane.
    • Crime: Manoj chopped Saraswati’s body into 20 pieces and attempted to dispose of them using various methods. The gruesome details shocked the nation¹.

  7. Shraddha Walkar Murder Case:

    • Victim: Shraddha Walkar, a 26-year-old woman.
    • Perpetrator: Her live-in partner, Aaftab Amin Poonawala.
    • Crime: Aaftab murdered Shraddha and chopped her body into 35 pieces to hide the crime³.

  8. Saraswati Vaidya Murder Case:

    • Victim: Saraswati Vaidya, a 32-year-old woman.
    • Perpetrator: Her live-in partner, Manoj Sane.
    • Crime: Manoj killed Saraswati and dismembered her body, leading to his arrest¹.

  9. Najafgarh Double Murder Case:

    • Victims: Two women in Delhi’s Najafgarh.
    • Perpetrator: Their live-in partners.
    • Crime: Both women were murdered by their respective live-in partners, who then disposed of their bodies in horrifying ways⁴.

  10. Love Gone Wrong in India:

    • Details: Across states like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Gujarat, murders related to romantic relationships have accounted for a significant percentage of all killings. Live-in relationships, while legally permissible, can sometimes lead to tragic outcomes².

These cases serve as a stark reminder that while live-in relationships are legally allowed, they can sometimes turn deadly. It’s essential for individuals in such relationships to prioritize safety and seek help if needed.