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.
In a landmark decision, the Allahabad High Court has expanded the ambit of the Domestic Violence Act, 2005, by recognizing a mother-in-law as an “aggrieved person” entitled to seek protection against abuse by her daughter-in-law.
The Jharkhand High Court judge, citing the Yajurveda, conveyed, “O woman, you are not meant to be overcome by challenges. You possess the strength to conquer the greatest of obstacles. Vanquish the foes and their forces; within you lies the courage of a thousand.” In a notable judgment, the Jharkhand High Court has delved into […]
