A recent ruling from the Borivali Court has denied a woman’s request for relief under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence (DV) Act. The court stated that the woman, who filed her case 32 years after her relationship with her husband ended, is not allowed to take legal action against her in-laws whenever she pleases.
The woman was reportedly forced out of her matrimonial home in May 1989, two years after her second marriage. She alleged that her husband and in-laws fraudulently took control of her late husband’s property, claiming that she had rights to the property.
The case was filed in 2021, which was over 32 years after she left the matrimonial home. The court noted that since the couple had not lived together in a shared household for such a long time, any claims of domestic violence were outdated.
The woman argued that there is no legal time limit to seek relief under the Domestic Violence Act. However, the court clarified that just because there is no strict limitation period doesn’t mean individuals can file lawsuits at any time they choose. The court emphasized that allowing such actions without reasonable limits would result in endless litigation.
As a result, the magistrate dismissed the woman’s petition, stating it was not filed within a reasonable time frame.
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