The Bombay High Court ruled that a woman can claim maintenance under the Domestic Violence Act even after divorce. The judgment upheld a ₹6,000 monthly maintenance order in favor of a divorced wife.
The Kerala High Court ruled that a woman can still claim maintenance under the DV Act even if she had earlier signed an agreement giving up that right, stating such waivers are legally invalid.
The Bombay High Court confirmed that a divorced woman can seek maintenance under the Domestic Violence Act, relying on a Supreme Court ruling that supports post-divorce relief for victims of domestic abuse.
The Bombay High Court has ruled that women are entitled to maintenance under the Domestic Violence Act even after divorce. The court upheld an earlier order requiring a man to pay ₹6,000 per month to his ex-wife, emphasizing that the law protects women beyond marriage.
In a recent case in Pune, a man was granted a divorce without alimony after his wife repeatedly ignored court orders to live together for a month. The court ruled that the wife’s refusal to comply with the order justified the divorce without financial support for her.
The Bombay High Court recently affirmed that a divorced woman can seek maintenance under the Domestic Violence Act, even if there is no ongoing domestic relationship. This decision reinforces the legal rights of divorced women in India.
The Bombay High Court has affirmed that women are entitled to maintenance under the Domestic Violence Act even after divorce. This ruling underscores the ongoing legal protections for women post-divorce.
