If an unmarried couple have sex, they are considered husband and wife—and would have to “divorce” if they split, an Indian court has ruled. When two people of legal age, 18 for a woman and 21 for a man, “indulge in sexual gratification”, this should be seen as a “an act of total commitment” and marriage by law, a judge at Madras High Court said. The court said that the registering of a marriage as well as a wedding ceremony were only formalities to gain society’s approval. It also said that once two people have sex, this “becomes a total...