Woman Has Right To Stay At Estranged Family’s Home, Says Supreme Court
Women can now claim residence in the shared household that belongs not only to the husband but his relatives also. Read more about this landmark decision here.
Domestic Violence Act 2005
HC Says Muslim Women Also Covered Under Domestic Violence Act
The Bombay High Court has said Muslim women too are covered under the Domestic Violence Act, reported TOI. The HC said that although Muslim marriages are governed by their personal laws, it cannot stop women from seeking relief under the Domestic Violence Act 2005. The court stated that Muslim women can seek relief like monthly […]
HC: Domestic Violence Survivor Wives Needn’t Depose For Maintenance
In a historic judgment, the Bombay High Court passed an order allowing wives, subjected to domestic violence (DV) by their husbands, to file their statement through affidavit rather then coming to the court. However, the court said it can allow the husband to cross-check her on the basis of the affidavit filed by the wife. In […]
