#DV Act Section 12

Himachal Pradesh High Court rules that a husband's second marriage constitutes domestic violence under the DV Act, entitling the first wife to maintenance and residence orders even if she earns income or failed to file a Domestic Incident Report. The ruling underscores that financial independence or procedural lapses do not negate a wife's rights under the Act.

Bombay High Court holds that a wife's employment does not automatically disqualify her from interim maintenance under the DV Act if her income is insufficient to meet basic needs.