#domestic violence law

Allahabad HC clarifies that interim residence orders under Section 19 of the DV Act can be granted before final disposal, dismissing the argument that such relief is confined to final adjudication. The ruling reinforces the Act's protective intent, ensuring aggrieved women can access immediate shelter relief without procedural delays.

MP High Court reaffirms that domestic violence proceedings must be heard at the place of the aggrieved woman's residence, rejecting transfer pleas based on the accused's medical or logistical hardships. The ruling underscores statutory protection over procedural convenience, impacting jurisdiction in PWDVA cases.

Madhya Pradesh High Court rules that education expenses, including tuition fees for professional courses, fall under 'maintenance' for minor children under Section 20(1)(d) of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act. The judgment sets aside a lower court's rejection of a Rs. 12.74 lakh claim, reinforcing that financial support for children's education is a statutory obligation regardless of the father's caste or government aid.