Husband Rolling In Money: Court Raises Domestic Violence Compensation to Rs 1 Crore

A Mumbai sessions court increased compensation from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 1 crore for a woman facing 20 years of domestic abuse, calling her husband “crorepati” and “rolling in money.” Monthly maintenance was also raised to Rs 1.5 lakh for her and her daughter.

Supreme Court: Whether Compensation in DV Should Reflect Degree of Violence or Financial Status?

The Supreme Court has issued notice for a DV case, questioning if compensation in domestic violence cases should align with the harm suffered by victims or the financial status of the accused.