Chhattisgarh High Court Affirms DV Act Protections for Women in Live-In Relationships Without Knowledge of Prior Marriages
The Chhattisgarh High Court, led by Justice Narendra Kumar Vyas, ruled that the DV Act applies to live-in relationships, particularly when the woman is unaware of the man’s prior marital status. The court dismissed the man’s reliance on the Indra Sarma case, stating
J&K High Court Restores Interim Residence Order for Domestic Violence Victim
A petition was filed by a woman seeking relief from her husband’s alleged domestic violence and seeking monetary compensation. The Magistrate court granted an ex-parte interim order on 16-07-2021, directing the respondent to provide her with accommodation and protection. The respondent appealed against
Madhya Pradesh High Court Upholds Women’s Rights, DV Act Relief Can’t Be Barred by Section 125 CrPC
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has ruled that a wife’s rejection of her application for maintenance under Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) does not prevent her from seeking monetary relief under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act
