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interim residence order

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Section 19 DV Act | Interim Residence Orders Permissible Before Final Disposal: Allahabad HC Rejects 'Final Adjudication Only' Argument
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|Allahabad High Court

Section 19 DV Act | Interim Residence Orders Permissible Before Final Disposal: Allahabad HC Rejects 'Final Adjudication Only' Argument

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.