Married or not domestic violence act binding: HC

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 17, 2013, 12:47

In a significant ruling, Kerala High Court has held that a woman is entitled to get protection under the provisions of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act even if she was in a live-in relationship.

Domestic Violence Act can be invoked against female relative

Last Updated: Thursday, May 2, 2013, 21:57

In a significant ruling, Bombay High Court has held that a woman can file a complaint of cruelty under the Domestic Violence Act against female family members too, and not just the male relatives.

Domestic Violence Act can be invoked against female relative

Last Updated: Thursday, May 2, 2013, 21:56

In a significant ruling, Bombay High Court has held that a woman can file a complaint of cruelty under the Domestic Violence Act against female family members too, and not just the male relatives.

Relief under DV Act only if wife in domestic relationship: HC

Last Updated: Friday, March 15, 2013, 15:47

In a significant order, the Bombay High Court has held that a wife can file an application for specific reliefs under the Domestic Violence Act only while remaining in a domestic relationship.

Govt`s reply sought on petition challenging Domestic Violence Act section

Last Updated: Thursday, February 14, 2013, 17:45

The petition filed by two women, including a senior citizen, has challenged the validity of section 2 (q) of the DV Act according to which the definition of `respondent` is limited to adult male members.

"I wish I could have been there": CJI Altamas Kabir on gang-rape protests

Last Updated: Monday, January 21, 2013, 20:31

"I wish I could also have been there, but I can`t" Chief Justice of India Altamas Kabir said terming protest that took place after December 16 gang-rape incident as "fully justified" and "absolutely necessary".

Govt for stricter punishment to dowry takers

Last Updated: Friday, August 31, 2012, 21:44

In a move to put greater onus of culpability on dowry takers, the government is amending a law to enhance punishment for such people.

Estranged wife can live in husband`s house: SC

Last Updated: Sunday, February 12, 2012, 11:29

The SC bench passed the ruling while dealing with a matrimonial dispute of a couple who are senior citizens of the capital.

Create awareness among women of Domestic Violence Act

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 16, 2011, 13:17

Lack of awareness among women of provisions of `protection of women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005` was a major reason behind them falling victims to domestic violence, according to District Collector Mini Antony.

Females can also be tried under Domestic Violence Act: Raj HC

Last Updated: Thursday, May 19, 2011, 00:33

Rajasthan High Court has ruled that if a female relative of a husband is accused of torturing his wife she can also be tried for offences under the Domestic Violence Act.

Pune: Minor boy granted relief under Domestic Violence Act

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 8, 2011, 15:18

A local court has granted relief to an 11-year-old boy here, under the Protection of Women against Domestic Violence Act, ordering his estranged father to bear his educational expenses.

Woman can`t book in-laws under DVA if she, hubby stayed abroad

Last Updated: Thursday, July 29, 2010, 20:24

A woman cannot book her in-laws under the Domestic Violence Act if she, along with her husband, had stayed abroad at the time of matrimonial dispute, the Delhi High Court held today.