Category-wise legal articles and resources.
Can a wife continue living in her husband’s sister’s property after the husband himself moves out? The Delhi High Court has answered this question and clarified where residence rights end and ownership rights begin. NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court, in a judgment delivered by Justice Neena Bansal Krishna, has held that a wife cannot…
Bollywood actress Celina Jaitly has filed a domestic violence case against her husband Peter Haag, demanding ₹50 crore compensation along with monthly maintenance. The Mumbai court has issued notice and the next hearing is scheduled for December 12. MAHARASHTRA: Bollywood actress Celina Jaitly has filed a domestic violence case against her husband Peter Haag in…
The Calcutta High Court quashed a wife’s criminal case under Section 498A IPC and other laws, ruling that expecting an educated, earning wife to contribute to household expenses or pay EMIs is not cruelty. Justice Ajay Kumar Gupta held that vague and unspecific allegations cannot justify prosecution. WEST BENGAL: The Calcutta High Court, in Dr….
The Delhi High Court ruled that a wife has the right to live in her matrimonial home even if her husband is later disowned by his parents. The court clarified that such a house remains a “shared household” under the Domestic Violence Act. NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has once again upheld the protection…
Domestic Relationship, Shared Household and Matrimonial Home as Per Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 (PWDVA, 2005) There is a lot of confusion amongst our brethren regarding terms like domestic relationships, shared households and matrimonial houses. Especially to those who are facing cases under the Domestic Violence Act and the woman is seeking […]
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