Domestic Violence Act Aims for Quick Relief, But Cases Still Drag On: Supreme Court
On Monday (November 4), the Supreme Court raised concerns about the slow progress of cases under the Protection of Women […]
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Domestic Violence Act: A Comprehensive Overview
The Domestic Violence Act (DV Act), also known as the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act of 2005, is a landmark
Delhi High Court rejects husband’s request for wife’s gender test
The man claimed that his wife was a transgender person and that she could not file a domestic violence case
Wife’s Right to Reside in Shared Household Under DV Act is Not Absolute
The Delhi High Court ruled on Monday that a wife’s right to reside in the shared household under the Protection
Bombay High Court Rules Out Implicating Husband’s Niece in Domestic Violence Case
A bench of Justice Bharati Dangre and Justice Manjusha Deshpande was hearing a petition filed by Pragati Kapoor, the niece
Senior Citizens Right to Peace Takes Precedence Over Daughter-In-Law’s Right to Reside in Shared Household Under DV Act in Cases of Severe Ill-Treatment
The Delhi High Court has ruled that a senior citizen’s right to peaceful living cannot be outweighed by a woman’s
Law Minister: Centre to Review Domestic Violence Law for Misuse and Lack of Safeguards for Men
Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal confirmed a review of BNS Sections 85 and 86, which replicate the repealed IPC
Supreme Court: Section 498A IPC and Domestic Violence Laws Among the Most Misused
A Bench led by Justice BR Gavai made the observation while hearing a matrimonial dispute concerning maintenance. On Wednesday, the
Distinction Between Section 498A and Domestic Violence: Understanding the Legal Framework in India
In India, the legal system provides specific provisions to protect women from domestic abuse and cruelty within their households. Two
My wife has filed a domestic violence case against me, what shall I do?
Facing a domestic violence accusation is one of the most distressing situations anyone can encounter. The implications are far-reaching, affecting
Misuse of Section 85/498A by Women
Section 85/498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) was introduced in 1983 to address the rising instances of cruelty and
Japan Permits Joint Custody for Divorced Parents
Long-standing frustrations from non-custodial parents—often fathers—over limited access to their children have fueled the push for change. Tokyo, Japan: On
Domestic Violence in India: Laws in Place but Misuse Remains a Concern
India is often perceived as a patriarchal society, yet its laws are designed to protect the rights of women. One
498A, DV Act and 125Crpc Q-A Session
Q. Hi my name is Nasir. I stay in Mumbai. I got married in 2016 and I have a 2
Bombay High Court Quashes Domestic Violence Case Involving Visiting Sister-in-Law
The Bombay High Court, in its ruling, invalidated a domestic violence case brought against the married sister-in-law of the complainant,
Can family courts hear original petitions under domestic violence act?
The Kerala High Court is slated to consider pertinent questions regarding the jurisdiction of family courts especially in case of
Bombay High Court Voices Concern over Increasing Trend of Misuse of the Domestic Violence Act in Women
The Bombay High Court recently voiced its concern over the trend of misuse of the provisions of the Protections of
SC directs Sessions Court to Complete trial in a month in Cricketer Mohammad Shami’s domestic violence Case
On Thursday, the Supreme Court ordered a sessions court in West Bengal to decide within one month on the domestic
Domestic Violence has to be proved or shown by the aggrieved party to get relief under the DV Act: Bombay High Court
Justice S.G. Mehare’s bench was handling a petition that disputed the ruling and directive of the Additional Sessions Judge. The
Can evict woman from in-laws’ house despite Domestic Violence Act: Court
Does the Domestic Violence (DV) act grant a woman creating problems in her in-laws house all the rights to stay