Headline
The Supreme Court of India stated that DV Act applies to all women regardless of any religion, and sets limits on Section 25(2) of the act.
Summary
The Supreme Court of India held that the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act will apply to all women in India, regardless of religion. It shed light that Section 25(2) of the DV Act can only be invoked to alter an order based on changes in situations after the original ruling.
Key Facts
- Case Name: S. Vijikumari v. Mowneshwarachari C
- Judges Name:Justice BV Nagarathna and Justice N Kotiswar Singh
- A 2015 order granted maintenance of Rs.12,000 monthly and a compensation Rs.1,00,000.
- The husband sought revocation in 2020, claiming changed situations , but the Supreme Court of India limited this claim.
Legal Insights
The Supreme Court of India stressed that Section 25(2) of the Act permits alterations only for post-order changes, refusing the attempt of the husband to retroactively modify the order of 2015.
Impact
The judgment strengthens the right to protection under the Domestic Violence Act for all women and sets clear limitations on invoking Section 25(2) of the act.
Why It Matters
The ruling of the Supreme Court of India safeguards the rights of women by controlling misuse of modification provisions in domestic violence cases, ensuring fair legal protection.
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