Domestic Violence Act 2005
8th Jan, 2019
The Delhi High Court held that the claim for maintenance was a “continuing cause of action”, and wife was not barred from claim it under the Domestic Violence Act 2005 even after a period […]
19th Apr, 2016
The tenanted premises where a woman lives with her husband would definitely come within the category of shared household but as long as the tenancy survives. A deserted wife who has been or is entitled […]
1st Dec, 2015
In the 2005 Act, the definition of “aggrieved person” clearly postulates about the status of any woman who has been subjected to domestic violence as defined under Section 3 of the said Act. As long […]
24th Sep, 2015
Relative of Husband can be made party to proceedings under Domestic Violence Act before Family Court
Bombay High Court in a Judgement has held that family Court, entertaining proceedings under Domestic Violence Act, would be governed by the definition of ‘Respondent’ under the Domestic Violence Act and not under the Family Court Act
2nd Mar, 2014
The Supreme Court dealt with the issue relating to Scope and meaning of the expression Shared Household vis-à-vis question as to whether in the property (ies) wherever the husband and wife lived together last becomes […]
21st Feb, 2014
Scope and meaning of the expression Shared Household vis-à-vis question as to whether in the property (ies) wherever the husband and wife lived together last becomes falls under the definition of shared household .