Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence Case Increases in Covid-19 Lockdown: Women’s Panel

Lockdown The National Commission for Women has received more than 200 complaints over the past few months, as a nationwide lockdown was imposed to control the spread of coronaviruses, 70 to 75 of which were Domestic Violence cases. It is known that it has been growing ever since the lockdown.…
Domestic Violence

Can a Husband Use the Domestic Violence Act Against Wife and Relative?

Use of Domestic Violence Act The High Court of Karnataka held that any person, whether it is a woman or a man accused of violating the provisions of the Domestic Violence Act, can enforce these provisions under the Act. Mohammad Zakir, who lived in Bengaluru, had filed a petition against…
Divorce

Can a Wife Claim Maintenance From Her Husband Even Without Divorce?

Can a wife claim maintenance from her husband without Divorce? Maintenance is the support given in terms of financials, the wife can seek maintenance if there is no solution to meet the basic requirements even after separation or divorce. If the couple has a child from their marriage, the wife may also…