DV Act Section 19 Archives

Woman Mistreating In-Laws Cannot Stay in Their House: Delhi High Court

Shruti Mahapatra1 month ago1 month ago03 mins

The Delhi High Court ruled that a woman who mistreats her elderly in-laws has no right to stay in their house. The court upheld the eviction and directed the provision of alternative accommodation under the Domestic Violence Act.

High Court Rules Daughter-in-Law’s Right to Residence Under DV Act Not Absolute in Shared Household

Shruti Mahapatra5 months ago5 months ago02 mins

The High Court has decided that a daughter-in-law’s right to residence under Section 19 of the Domestic Violence (DV) Act is not absolute in a shared household. While upholding the eviction order against the daughter-in-law, the court granted a two-week stay to allow her time to find alternative housing.