We’ve been together for over five years, living as a couple. My partner promised to marry me, but now he’s denying it and getting ready to marry someone else his parents chose. I know that couples who live together for more than two years have legal rights. How can I get justice and claim my rightful place in his life?

While cohabitation for more than two years can be considered evidence of a “live-in relationship” under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, it doesn’t automatically establish a legal marriage or claim a right to marry. You can file a case for domestic violence to seek protection and address your partner’s denial of marriage promises, but it won’t force him to marry you. Seeking legal advice from a lawyer familiar with family law and the relevant statutes is crucial in your situation.