The Supreme Court has held that even the brother-in-law has a liability to pay maintenance to a victim under the Domestic Violence Act, 2005. The court has held that Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 provides for the liability of maintenance on any adult male person who has been in a domestic relationship… Continue reading In joint family, brother-in-law has liability to pay maintenance to domestic violence victim: SC
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Jurisdiction no bar in dowry harassment case, says Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has ruled that that cruelty under Section 498A is a continuing offence, considering the facts and circumstances of each case. The Supreme Court has said that women can file dowry harassment cases from the place where they are currently sheltered after leaving or being driven out of their matrimonial home. The SC… Continue reading Jurisdiction no bar in dowry harassment case, says Supreme Court
