Domestic Violence Act for divorced women too

Domestic Violence Act for divorced women too

Women issue; domestic violence

News:

1. The Supreme Court has upheld that the divorced women is entitled to get protection under the Domestic Violence Act

Important Facts

1. The Supreme Court upheld that the domestic Violence Act extends to all man-woman relationships
2. 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
3. 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