Yes, couples in India can hold hands. Holding hands is an innocent act that cannot straightforwardly offend other people. You can do this in public without others judging and staring at you. However, as many Indians have different views holding hands may not be proper. Depending on the circumstances and location, holding hands may be taken negatively. Inside your house India respects your privacy and you can really do anything you want as long as you are inside your home. There will be no moral police checking on you. It is the best circumstance where you can hold hands and show affection to your partner. Public Space Some areas in India do not care if you hold hands in public. But some places are very conservative. You need to be more cautious and mindful of your location especially when you are with your partner. You would not want people staring and judging you even when you just hold hands, a very simple and innocent act. Holding hands is a simple gesture of people having an intimate relationship. Admiration and affection demonstrate that couples cannot avoid doing. Even the Indian Penal Code does not explicitly prohibit holding hands in public. There is no specific statement that holding hands is an obscene act. Yes, holding hands is legal in India. You should not be put in jail if a police officer caught you holding hands. You should know your right as an informed traveler in case the police reprimands you.