#Section 23 DV Act

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.

The Allahabad High Court has affirmed that a Magistrate under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act may grant ex parte interim maintenance even when a parallel maintenance order exists under Section 125 CrPC. This reinforces the DV Act’s independent remedial purpose and ensures women are not denied urgent financial relief due to procedural overlaps in civil and criminal forums.