domestic violence Archives

Interim Custody of the Child under Domestic Violence Act

Posted on April 13, 2020August 8, 2022 by Matrimonial Advocates

Interim child custody in matters of Domestic Violence.

Domestic violence cases rise in India during lockdown

Posted on April 10, 2020May 5, 2020 by Matrimonial Advocates

As per a report Domestic violence cases rise in India during lockdown.

Domestic abuse cases rise as lockdown turns into captivity for many women

Posted on March 31, 2020September 2, 2023 by Matrimonial Advocates

An article on the rise of domestic violence against women during lockdown.

Law around Domestic Violence in India

Posted on February 18, 2020June 24, 2022 by Matrimonial Advocates

Currently, in India, the only specific statute that deals with domestic violence, with a special emphasis on domestic violence on women is the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005. It is a secular law and aggrieved persons irrespectiv...

Domestic Violence: Court has to be prima facie satisfied that there have been instances of Violence before issuing notice in complaint

Posted on January 22, 2020June 12, 2020 by Matrimonial Advocates

The Supreme Court has observed that, before issuing notice in a complaint alleging Domestic Violence, the court has to be prima facie satisfied that there have been instances of domestic violence.