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Domestic Violence Act for divorced women too
Women issue; domestic violence
News:
- The Supreme Court has upheld that the divorced women is entitled to get protection under the Domestic Violence Act
Important Facts
- The Supreme Court upheld that the domestic Violence Act extends to all man-woman relationships
- The SC confirmed a Rajasthan High Court ruling of 2013 which stated that Act would not only apply to marital relations, but the expression “domestic relations” incorporates a relationship in the nature of marriage and familial relationships
- The court observed that domestic violence can continue even after divorce. Therefore, the extent of Act should not be limited by ensuring protection only to women living in marriage
