Understanding the Concept of a Shared Household in India
The “shared household in india” concept is relevant in Indian family and property law, particularly domestic violence, spousal rights, and […]
Widow Can’t Claim Maintenance from Father-in-Law Under Muslim Law, DV Act
The Court noted that the father-in-law cannot be compelled to pay maintenance to his widowed daughter-in-law either under the Domestic
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
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
Kerala High Court: Magistrate Must Clarify If Maintenance Under Domestic Violence Act Is Provided Under CrPC Or HAMA
The Kerala High Court ruled that when a Magistrate orders maintenance for a daughter under Section 20(1)(d) of the Domestic
Domestic Violence Act enacted to protect women, not harass men: J&K court imposes ₹10 lakh fine on wife for misusing law against husband
A local court of Jammu and Kashmir noted that the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 (DV Act)
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