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Domestic Violence Act

Litigant can't be allowed to take Domestic Violence Act proceedings filed by victim for granted: Delhi HC

The High Court said the Domestic Violence (DV) Act was enacted to provide more effective protection for the rights of women, who are victims of violence occurring within the family, granted under the Constitution.

27 January 2024, 13:29 IST

Litigant can't be allowed to take Domestic Violence Act proceedings filed by victim for granted: Delhi HC

Litigant can't be allowed to take Domestic Violence Act proceedings filed by victim for granted: Delhi HC

Litigant can't be allowed to take Domestic Violence Act proceedings filed by victim for granted: Delhi HC

27 January 2024, 13:29 IST

SC to examine whether transgender person who becomes woman after surgery can seek relief under Domestic Violence Act

A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Rajesh Bindal admitted the appeal filed against the Bombay High Court order for hearing in 2025 and asked the counsel for the husband and his estranged wife to complete their pleadings by then.

02 November 2023, 16:04 IST

SC to examine whether transgender person who becomes woman after surgery can seek relief under Domestic Violence Act

SC to examine whether transgender person who becomes woman after surgery can seek relief under Domestic Violence Act

SC to examine whether transgender person who becomes woman after surgery can seek relief under Domestic Violence Act

02 November 2023, 16:04 IST

SC asks Centre for meeting on domestic violence law

'It would be necessary that the Union of India takes an intensive look into this aspect,' the bench observed

25 February 2023, 10:48 IST

Implementation of law against domestic violence: SC asks Centre to convene meeting of principal secretaries of states

Implementation of law against domestic violence: SC asks Centre to convene meeting of principal secretaries of states

SC asks Centre for meeting on domestic violence law

25 February 2023, 10:48 IST

Woman entitled to maintenance under DV Act: Bombay HC

As per the plea, the man and the woman got married in May 2013 but started living separately from July 2013 due to matrimonial disputes

06 February 2023, 10:30 IST

Woman entitled to maintenance under Domestic Violence Act even after divorce: Bombay HC

Woman entitled to maintenance under Domestic Violence Act even after divorce: Bombay HC

Woman entitled to maintenance under DV Act: Bombay HC

06 February 2023, 10:30 IST

Male kin not protected under domestic violence law: HC

Justice Jasmeet Singh stayed the proceedings initiated by the man under the provisions of the DV Act

02 February 2023, 17:12 IST

Husband, male family member not protected under domestic violence law: HC

Husband, male family member not protected under domestic violence law: HC

Male kin not protected under domestic violence law: HC

02 February 2023, 17:12 IST

Worrying findings on domestic violence

The survey has findings on different aspects of domestic violence, its prevalence and the ways in which it is handled

12 May 2022, 00:06 IST

Worrying findings on domestic violence

Worrying findings on domestic violence

Worrying findings on domestic violence

12 May 2022, 00:06 IST

45% of Indian women think domestic violence is 'fine'

Respondents agreed that wife-beating was alright for reasons as simple as going out without telling the husband

09 May 2022, 03:39 IST

Nearly half of Indian men, women think domestic violence is 'fine' if wife doesn't perform her 'duties'

Nearly half of Indian men, women think domestic violence is 'fine' if wife doesn't perform her 'duties'

45% of Indian women think domestic violence is 'fine'

09 May 2022, 03:39 IST

'No provision for funds under Domestic Violence Act'

26 April 2022, 14:41 IST

No provision for release of funds under Domestic Violence Act, Govt tells SC

No provision for release of funds under Domestic Violence Act, Govt tells SC

'No provision for funds under Domestic Violence Act'

26 April 2022, 14:41 IST