Jammu & Kashmir High Court ruled that a mother-in-law not party to a domestic violence case cannot file an appeal. Court said only “aggrieved persons” directly affected can challenge trial orders.
The Karnataka High Court ruled that Section 31 of the Domestic Violence Act applies exclusively to breaches of protection orders, not maintenance orders, ruling out jail for non-payment. This judgment clarifies that non-compliance with monetary relief does not attract criminal liability under Section 31 of the DV Act.