The Bombay High Court ruled that a woman who leaves her matrimonial home before divorce cannot claim a right to residence under the DV Act, even if her appeal against the divorce is pending.
The Borivali Court dismissed a woman’s domestic violence plea filed 32 years after her relationship ended, citing an unreasonable delay and lack of shared household evidence.
The Supreme Court ruled that a woman has the right to live in her home, whether it’s her in-laws’ or parents’ house. It condemned the practice of evicting women over family disputes, stressing their societal and legal protections.
The Delhi court ruled that an unemployed husband is still responsible for paying maintenance to his wife, stating that losing a job doesn’t absolve him of his financial duties or the ability to find new employment.
A Delhi court denied maintenance to an MBA graduate, ruling that she is fully capable of earning for herself, and that the law does not encourage willful unemployment or dependency on a husband.
The Calcutta High Court has ruled that denying financial support to a wife and her minor son amounts to domestic violence under the DV Act, 2005, even if the husband and wife live separately. This decision underscores the significance of economic support in safeguarding the rights of women and children.
The Supreme Court has ruled that women cannot be evicted from their homes just because they are disliked. This decision upholds women’s right to live in shared households, emphasizing their need for emotional and financial support.
A Delhi court has ruled that an unemployed husband can still be required to pay maintenance to his wife. The court affirmed that losing a job does not relieve a husband of his duty to support his spouse, highlighting that he should still contribute financially.
A court in Jammu and Kashmir has fined a woman Rs. 10 lakh for misusing the Domestic Violence Act against her husband. The court condemned the abuse of legal process and directed the restoration of the husband’s rights to his home.
A Mumbai court has ordered tennis player Leander Paes to pay maintenance and rent to his ex-partner, model-actor Rhea Pillai, following findings of domestic abuse. The court concluded that Paes committed emotional and economic violence, and must provide financial support if Pillai decides to leave their shared residence.
