Supreme Court Domestic Violence Act Digest 2025

Supreme Court Domestic Violence Act 2005 cases

Domestic Violence Act Supreme Court judgments

Updated up to 31st December 2025 (India)

Domestic Violence Act, 2005 (Commentary)

The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, provides civil remedies and protection orders to victims of domestic abuse. Over the years, the Supreme Court of India has interpreted this statute in important cases that shape how domestic violence is understood and administered across the country. This Supreme Court digest helps lawyers, law students, and litigants understand how India’s highest court refines the application of the DV Act. Summaries focus on legal principles, procedural requirements, and judicial trends shaping protection and enforcement in domestic violence cases.

Below is a concise and updated digest of key Supreme Court rulings under the DV Act.

Coram: VIKRAM NATH*, SANDEEP MEHTA
Summary: (Geeta @ Reeta Mishra v. Ajay Kumar Mishra)The Supreme Court affirmed the High Court’s decision, subject to certain directions. Marriage irretrievably broken; divorce upheld; father must fund daughter’s wedding.
Acts: Hindu Marriage Act, 1955; Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act.
Decision Date: 12-09-2025 | Case No: CIVIL APPEAL No. 11787/2025 | Disposal Nature: Disposed off | Bench: 2 Judges
Coram: DIPANKAR DATTA*, K. VINOD CHANDRAN
Summary: (Mrs. Shailja Krishna v. Satori Global Limited & Ors.)The judgment references a legal guide and lists several acts. Board meetings invalid due to lack of notice and quorum; illegal director induction couldn’t cure. Appellant filed a petition under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 against the second and the fourth respondent. Later that year, she came to know that her name has been removed from the list of shareholders and instead, the fourth respondent was shown to have acquired her shareholdings.
Acts: Companies Act, 1956; Companies Act, 2013; Domestic Violence Act, 2006; Specific Relief Act.
Decision Date: 02-09-2025 | Case No: CIVIL APPEAL No. 6377/2023 | Disposal Nature: Appeal(s) allowed | Bench: 2 Judges
Coram: BHUSHAN RAMKRISHNA GAVAI*, K. VINOD CHANDRAN
Summary: Discusses the purpose of laws to prevent domestic violence and deter unnatural deaths/suicides in marital spaces.
Decision Date: 18-08-2025 | Case No: CRIMINAL APPEAL No. 2177/2024 | Disposal Nature: Dismissed | Bench: 2 Judges
Coram: B.V. NAGARATHNA*, SATISH CHANDRA SHARMA
Summary: Involves an appeal concerning a complaint of domestic violence. The complainant, pregnant at the time, alleged an injury from hitting a railing.
Decision Date: 04-06-2025 | Case No: CRIMINAL APPEAL No. 2894/2025 | Disposal Nature: Appeal(s) allowed | Bench: 2 Judges
Coram: ABHAY S. OKA*, UJJAL BHUYAN
Summary: Pertains to quashing proceedings initiated under Section 12 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
Acts: Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023; Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
Decision Date: 19-05-2025 | Case No: CRIMINAL APPEAL No. 2688/2025 | Disposal Nature: Appeal(s) allowed | Bench: 2 Judges
Coram: J.B. PARDIWALA*, R MAHADEVAN
Summary: Addresses human trafficking, listing reasons like poor conditions, gender inequality, negligible penalties, domestic violence, and child marriage.
Decision Date: 15-04-2025 | Case No: CRIMINAL APPEAL No. 1927/2025 | Disposal Nature: Appeal(s) allowed | Bench: 2 Judges
Coram: J.K. MAHESHWARI*, RAJESH BINDAL
Summary: Cites precedent cases and discusses maintenance payments under Section 125 Cr.P.C. and Section 12 of the Domestic Violence Act.
Acts: Motor Vehicles Act, 1988; Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973; Domestic Violence Act.
Decision Date: 18-03-2025 | Case No: CIVIL APPEAL No. 4299/2025 | Disposal Nature: Appeal(s) allowed | Bench: 2 Judges
Coram: B.V. NAGARATHNA*, N KOTISWAR SINGH
Summary: Concerns quashing of charges under IPC Sections 498A, 506, and the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, as well as the Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
Acts: Penal Code, 1860; Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961; Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
Decision Date: 07-02-2025 | Case No: CRIMINAL APPEAL No. 609/2025 | Disposal Nature: Appeal(s) allowed | Bench: 2 Judges
Coram: B.V. NAGARATHNA*, SATISH CHANDRA SHARMA
Summary: References the case of Prabha Tyagi vs. Kamlesh Devi regarding the interpretation of a “subsisting domestic relationship” under the Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
Acts: Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
Decision Date: 30-01-2025 | Case No: CRIMINAL APPEAL No. 515/2025 | Disposal Nature: Appeal(s) allowed | Bench: 2 Judges
Coram: BHUSHAN RAMKRISHNA GAVAI*, K.V. VISWANATHAN
Summary: Involves the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 and the Code of Criminal Procedure.
Acts: Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005; Code of Criminal Procedure.
Decision Date: 20-12-2024 | Case No: CRIMINAL APPEAL No. 5543/2024 | Disposal Nature: Appeal(s) allowed | Bench: 2 Judges
Coram: VIKRAM NATH*, PRASANNA BHALACHANDRA VARALE
Summary: Appeal in a divorce case (Hindu Marriage Act) on grounds of cruelty, alleging continuous domestic violence and desertion.
Acts: Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.
Decision Date: 20-12-2024 | Case No: CIVIL APPEAL No. 14833/2024 | Disposal Nature: Case Partly allowed | Bench: 2 Judges
Coram: B.V. NAGARATHNA*, N KOTISWAR SINGH
Summary: Discusses that an official acting under colour of duty may be protected, even if the act is illegal, unlike acts of pure domestic violence.
Decision Date: 26-11-2024 | Case No: CRIMINAL APPEAL No. 4825/2024 | Disposal Nature: Appeal(s) allowed | Bench: 2 Judges
Coram: D.Y. CHANDRACHUD*, J.B. PARDIWALA, MANOJ MISRA
Summary: Writ petition citing international conventions on combating violence against women and domestic violence.
Acts: Protection of Child Rights Act 2005; Legal Services Authorities Act 1987; Domestic Violence Act.
Decision Date: 18-10-2024 | Case No: WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) No. 1234/2017 | Disposal Nature: Disposed off | Bench: 3 Judges
Coram: PAMIDIGHANTAM SRI NARASIMHA*, PANKAJ MITHAL
Summary: Allowed an appeal, finding no offence made out based on vague allegations. Notes a similar domestic violence complaint.
Decision Date: 25-09-2024 | Case No: CRIMINAL APPEAL No. 4003/2024 | Disposal Nature: Appeal(s) allowed | Bench: 2 Judges
Coram: B.V. NAGARATHNA*, N KOTISWAR SINGH
Summary: Clarifies the applicability of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
Acts: Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
Decision Date: 10-09-2024 | Case No: CRIMINAL APPEAL No. 3989/2024 | Disposal Nature: Appeal(s) allowed | Bench: 2 Judges
Coram: J.B. PARDIWALA*, MANOJ MISRA
Summary: Discusses various acts including the Domestic Violence Act, 2005 and the Sexual Harassment at Workplace Act, 2013.
Acts: Domestic Violence Act, 2005; Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013; SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989.
Decision Date: 23-08-2024 | Case No: CRIMINAL APPEAL No. 2622/2024 | Disposal Nature: Appeal(s) allowed | Bench: 2 Judges
Coram: VIKRAM NATH*, PRASHANT KUMAR MISHRA
Summary: Involves Article 142 powers and a case history including a petition under Section 12 of the Domestic Violence Act.
Acts: Penal Code, 1860; Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961; Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005; CrPC, 1973.
Decision Date: 15-07-2024 | Case No: CRIMINAL APPEAL No. 2915/2024 | Disposal Nature: Appeal(s) allowed | Bench: 2 Judges
Coram: B.V. NAGARATHNA*, AUGUSTINE GEORGE MASIH
Summary: Holds that maintenance under Section 125 CrPC is independent of and additional to maintenance under the Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
Acts: Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005; Code of Criminal Procedure.
Decision Date: 10-07-2024 | Case No: CRIMINAL APPEAL No. 2842/2024 | Disposal Nature: Dismissed | Bench: 2 Judges
Coram: D.Y. CHANDRACHUD*, J.B. PARDIWALA, MANOJ MISRA
Summary: Writ petition listing numerous acts, including the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
Acts: Includes Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
Decision Date: 17-05-2024 | Case No: WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) No. 432/2023 | Disposal Nature: Dismissed | Bench: 3 Judges
Coram: ABHAY S. OKA*, UJJAL BHUYAN
Summary: Criminal appeal where the court discarded the theory of domestic violence as a motive for murder, noting the appellant tried to save the deceased.
Decision Date: 15-05-2024 | Case No: CRIMINAL APPEAL No. 2281/2011 | Disposal Nature: Dismissed | Bench: 2 Judges
Coram: VIKRAM NATH*, SATISH CHANDRA SHARMA
Summary: Civil appeal involving the Guardian and Wards Act, 1890 and the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act.
Acts: Guardian and Wards Act, 1890; Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act.
Decision Date: 08-05-2024 | Case No: CIVIL APPEAL No. 6137/2024 | Disposal Nature: Appeal(s) allowed | Bench: 2 Judges
Coram: J.B. PARDIWALA*, MANOJ MISRA
Summary: Allowed an appeal in a case where a domestic violence complaint was filed in October 2020.
Acts: Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
Decision Date: 03-05-2024 | Case No: CRIMINAL APPEAL No. 2379/2024 | Disposal Nature: Appeal(s) allowed | Bench: 2 Judges
Coram: D.Y. CHANDRACHUD, ABHAY S. OKA, J.B. PARDIWALA, PANKAJ MITHAL, MANOJ MISRA
Summary: Constitution Bench reference discussing priority for cases under acts like the Hindu Marriage Act and Domestic Violence Act which prescribe specific timelines.
Acts: Hindu Marriage Act, 1955; Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005; Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881.
Decision Date: 29-02-2024 | Case No: CRIMINAL APPEAL No. 3589/2023 | Disposal Nature: Reference answered | Bench: 5 Judges
Coram: B.V. NAGARATHNA*, UJJAL BHUYAN
Summary: Addresses jurisdiction in matrimonial cases alleging cruelty and violence, taking note of social realities of dowry harassment complaints.
Decision Date: 20-11-2023 | Case No: CRIMINAL APPEAL No. 003549/2023 | Disposal Nature: Disposed off | Bench: 2 Judges
Coram: VIKRAM NATH*, RAJESH BINDAL
Summary: Issued guidelines on overlapping jurisdiction of courts for maintenance under various acts including the Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
Acts: Special Marriage Act, 1954; CrPC; Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005; Hindu Marriage Act.
Decision Date: 06-11-2023 | Case No: CRIMINAL APPEAL No. 3446/2023 | Disposal Nature: Disposed off | Bench: 2 Judges
Coram: ANIRUDDHA BOSE*, BELA M. TRIVEDI
Summary: Examines whether courts can quash connected proceedings under the Domestic Violence Act, Section 125 CrPC, or Section 498A IPC as part of a settlement.
Decision Date: 10-10-2023 | Case No: CIVIL APPEAL No. 2045/2011 | Disposal Nature: Dismissed | Bench: 2 Judges
Coram: D.Y. CHANDRACHUD, PAMIDIGHANTAM SRI NARASIMHA, MANOJ MISRA
Summary: Issued directions, stating that the location of offences like domestic violence should not be disclosed to avoid compromising the victim.
Decision Date: 13-09-2023 | Case No: CRIMINAL APPEAL No. 1255/1999 | Disposal Nature: Directions issued | Bench: 3 Judges
Coram: A.S. BOPANNA*, HIMA KOHLI
Summary: Emphasizes the need to prevent all forms of violence (domestic violence, sexual assault, etc.) and provide real initiatives for women’s advancement.
Decision Date: 12-05-2023 | Case No: CIVIL APPEAL No. 2482/2014 | Disposal Nature: Appeal(s) allowed | Bench: 2 Judges
Coram: SANJAY KISHAN KAUL*, SANJIV KHANNA, ABHAY S. OKA, VIKRAM NATH, J.K. MAHESHWARI
Summary: Constitution Bench reference on whether courts can quash connected proceedings under the Domestic Violence Act, Section 125 CrPC, or Section 498A IPC.
Acts: Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005; CrPC, 1973; IPC, 1860; Hindu Marriage Act.
Decision Date: 01-05-2023 | Case No: TRANSFER PETITION (CIVIL) No. 1118/2014 | Disposal Nature: Reference answered | Bench: 5 Judges
Coram: AJAY RASTOGI*, C.T. RAVIKUMAR
Summary: Cited Shalu Ojha v. Prashant Ojha, observing that the Domestic Violence Act, 2005 was rendered a “pious hope” in that case.
Acts: Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
Decision Date: 02-11-2022 | Case No: CRIMINAL APPEAL No. 1874/2022 | Disposal Nature: Appeal(s) allowed | Bench: 2 Judges
Coram: M.R. SHAH, B.V. NAGARATHNA
Summary: Case (Prabha Tyagi v. Kamlesh Devi) interpreting Sections 12, 17, 19, 22 of the Domestic Violence Act, 2005 regarding allegations and relief for domestic violence.
Acts: Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
Decision Date: 12-05-2022 | Case No: CRIMINAL APPEAL No. 511/2022 | Disposal Nature: Appeal(s) allowed | Bench: 2 Judges
Coram: D.Y. CHANDRACHUD*, SURYA KANT, BELA M. TRIVEDI
Summary: Cited Indra Sarma v. VKV Sarma on the restrictive definition of ‘domestic relationship’ in Section 2(f) of the Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
Acts: Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
Decision Date: 22-04-2022 | Case No: CIVIL APPEAL No. 2748/2022 | Disposal Nature: Appeal(s) allowed | Bench: 3 Judges
Coram: UDAY UMESH LALIT*, PAMIDIGHANTAM SRI NARASIMHA
Summary: Pertains to proceedings under Sections 12 and 31 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
Acts: Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
Decision Date: 13-04-2022 | Case No: CRIMINAL APPEAL No. 627/2022 | Disposal Nature: Appeal(s) allowed | Bench: 2 Judges
Coram: VINEET SARAN, DINESH MAHESHWARI
Summary: Writ petition involving child custody and a separate case filed under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 by the wife.
Acts: Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
Decision Date: 28-07-2021 | Case No: WRIT PETITION (CRIMINAL) No. 318/2020 | Disposal Nature: Dismissed | Bench: 2 Judges
Coram: D.Y. CHANDRACHUD*, M.R. SHAH
Summary: References a study on “Domestic Violence Against Disabled Women in Odisha.”
Decision Date: 27-04-2021 | Case No: CRIMINAL APPEAL No. 452/2021 | Disposal Nature: Disposed off | Bench: 2 Judges
Coram: D.Y. CHANDRACHUD*, INDU MALHOTRA, INDIRA BANERJEE
Summary: Granted anticipatory bail, noting the magistrate found no substance in allegations under Section 23 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
Acts: Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
Decision Date: 17-12-2020 | Case No: CRIMINAL APPEAL No. 883/2020 | Disposal Nature: Appeal(s) allowed | Bench: 3 Judges
Coram: D.Y. CHANDRACHUD*, INDU MALHOTRA, INDIRA BANERJEE
Summary: Held that the premises constituted a ‘shared household’ under Section 2(s) of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
Acts: Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
Decision Date: 15-12-2020 | Case No: CIVIL APPEAL No. 3822/2020 | Disposal Nature: Appeal(s) allowed | Bench: 3 Judges
Coram: INDU MALHOTRA*, R. SUBHASH REDDY
Summary: Disposed of an appeal involving multiple matrimonial and maintenance laws.
Acts: Special Marriage Act, 1954; Hindu Marriage Act, 1955; Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956; Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
Decision Date: 04-11-2020 | Case No: CRIMINAL APPEAL No. 730/2020 | Disposal Nature: Disposed off | Bench: 2 Judges
Coram: D.Y. CHANDRACHUD*, INDU MALHOTRA, INDIRA BANERJEE
Summary: Disposed of an appeal in a divorce case (cruelty) where the wife left the matrimonial home due to domestic violence and abuse.
Acts: Hindu Marriage Act, 1955; Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
Decision Date: 28-10-2020 | Case No: CIVIL APPEAL No. 3544/2020 | Disposal Nature: Disposed off | Bench: 3 Judges
Coram: ASHOK BHUSHAN, M.R. SHAH, R. SUBHASH REDDY
Summary: (Chander Ahuja v. Sneha Ahuja*) Dismissed appeal concerning a complaint under Section 12 of the Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
Acts: Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
Decision Date: 15-10-2020 | Case No: CIVIL APPEAL No. 3483/2020 | Disposal Nature: Dismissed | Bench: 3 Judges
Coram: D.Y. CHANDRACHUD*, INDU MALHOTRA, K.M. JOSEPH
Summary: Writ petition discussing constitutional scope beyond the term ‘domestic violence’.
Decision Date: 01-10-2020 | Case No: WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) No. 708/2020 | Disposal Nature: Appeal(s) allowed | Bench: 3 Judges
Coram: R. BANUMATHI*, INDIRA BANERJEE
Summary: Discusses that a policeman assaulting a domestic help or indulging in domestic violence is not acting under colour of duty.
Decision Date: 18-06-2020 | Case No: CRIMINAL APPEAL No. 458/2020 | Disposal Nature: Appeal(s) allowed | Bench: 2 Judges
Coram: DEEPAK GUPTA*, ANIRUDDHA BOSE
Summary: Civil appeal where directions under Article 142 were issued. Recognised rights under the Domestic Violence Act, 2005 and Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act.
Acts: Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005; Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act.
Decision Date: 27-04-2020 | Case No: CIVIL APPEAL No. 7231/2012 | Disposal Nature: Disposed off | Bench: 2 Judges
Coram: INDIRA BANERJEE*, M.R. SHAH
Summary: Allowed appeal in a case where the wife had sought relief under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
Acts: Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
Decision Date: 19-02-2020 | Case No: CRIMINAL APPEAL No. 321/2020 | Disposal Nature: Appeal(s) allowed | Bench: 2 Judges
Coram: R. BANUMATHI, A.S. BOPANNA, HRISHIKESH ROY
Summary: (Devda and Others v. Parimala*) Allowed appeal partly, discussing orders under Sections 18-20 of the Domestic Violence Act, 2005 when acts of violence are alleged.
Acts: Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
Decision Date: 22-01-2020 | Case No: CRIMINAL APPEAL No. 141/2020 | Disposal Nature: Appeal(s) allowed | Direction Issue: Appeals Partly Allowed | Bench: 3 Judges
Coram: DEEPAK GUPTA*, ANIRUDDHA BOSE
Summary: Discusses the mandate of child rights bodies to examine factors inhibiting children’s rights, including those affected by domestic violence.
Decision Date: 13-01-2020 | Case No: CIVIL APPEAL No. 7968/2019 | Disposal Nature: Disposed off | Direction Issue: Appeal partly disposed off | Bench: 2 Judges
Coram: MOHAN M. SHANTANAGOUDAR*, ANIRUDDHA BOSE
Summary: Highlights vulnerabilities from child marriage, including exposure to domestic violence and trafficking.
Decision Date: 07-11-2019 | Case No: CRIMINAL APPEAL No. 1331/2013 | Disposal Nature: Appeal(s) allowed | Bench: 2 Judges
Coram: ARUN MISHRA*, VINEET SARAN
Summary: Writ petition urging legislation to protect girls from all forms of violence, including domestic violence and incest.
Decision Date: 03-05-2019 | Case No: WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) No. 129/2017 | Disposal Nature: Dismissed | Bench: 2 Judges
Coram: R. BANUMATHI*, S. ABDUL NAZEER
Summary: Lists multiple pending cases between parties, including a case under the Domestic Violence Act.
Acts: Domestic Violence Act.
Decision Date: 01-05-2019 | Case No: CIVIL APPEAL No. 4541/2019 | Disposal Nature: Disposed off | Bench: 2 Judges
Coram: RANJAN GOGOI*, L. NAGESWARA RAO, SANJAY KISHAN KAUL
Summary: Involves issues of jurisdiction in crimes and references the Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
Acts: Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005; CrPC, 1973; Evidence Act, 1972.
Decision Date: 09-04-2019 | Case No: CRIMINAL APPEAL No. 71/2012 | Disposal Nature: Disposed off | Bench: 3 Judges
Coram: D.Y. CHANDRACHUD, HEMANT GUPTA
Summary: (Rakesh Kumar v. Lata) Relates to the award of maintenance under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
Acts: Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
Decision Date: 08-04-2019 | Case No: CRIMINAL APPEAL No. 617/2019 | Disposal Nature: Disposed off | Bench: 2 Judges
Coram: A.M. KHANWILKAR*, AJAY RASTOGI
Summary: Noted there was no averment of domestic violence in the pleadings at a specific point in time.
Decision Date: 15-03-2019 | Case No: CIVIL APPEAL No. 3135/2019 | Disposal Nature: Disposed off | Bench: 2 Judges
Coram: DIPAK MISRA, R.F. NARIMAN, D.Y. CHANDRACHUD, A.M. KHANWILKAR, INDU MALHOTRA
Summary: Constitution Bench judgment distinguishing private adultery from crimes like dowry demand and domestic violence.
Decision Date: 27-09-2018 | Case No: WRIT PETITION (CRIMINAL) No. 194/2017 | Disposal Nature: Appeal(s) allowed | Bench: 5 Judges
Coram: DIPAK MISRA*, D.Y. CHANDRACHUD, A.M. KHANWILKAR
Summary: Held a mother who is a victim of domestic violence cannot be forced to stay in an unfriendly environment.
Decision Date: 20-07-2018 | Case No: CRIMINAL APPEAL No. 635/2018 | Disposal Nature: Appeal(s) allowed | Bench: 3 Judges
Coram: A.K. SIKRI*, ASHOK BHUSHAN
Summary: Set aside a High Court order, upholding a child’s choice to live with a parent, in a case involving matrimonial laws and the Domestic Violence Act.
Acts: Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005; Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.
Decision Date: 20-04-2018 | Case No: CRIMINAL APPEAL No. 597/2018 | Disposal Nature: Appeal(s) allowed | Bench: 2 Judges
Coram: N.V. RAMANA*, S. ABDUL NAZEER
Summary: Criminal appeal noting that the wife had also filed a domestic violence case against the deceased and the petitioner.
Decision Date: 09-04-2018 | Case No: CRIMINAL APPEAL No. 515/2018 | Disposal Nature: Appeal(s) allowed | Bench: 2 Judges
Coram: DIPAK MISRA*, D.Y. CHANDRACHUD, A.M. KHANWILKAR
Summary: Writ petition referencing the Council of Europe Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence Against Women and Domestic Violence.
Decision Date: 27-03-2018 | Case No: WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) No. 231/2010 | Disposal Nature: Disposed off | Bench: 3 Judges
Coram: MADAN B. LOKUR*, DEEPAK GUPTA
Summary: Writ petition on child rights, mentioning factors like domestic violence that inhibit children’s enjoyment of rights.
Decision Date: 09-02-2018 | Case No: WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) No. 473/2005 | Disposal Nature: Disposed off | Bench: 2 Judges
Coram: A.K. SIKRI*, ASHOK BHUSHAN
Summary: Discusses the impact of feminism in criminology emphasizing women as victims of rape and domestic violence.
Decision Date: 30-10-2017 | Case No: CRIMINAL APPEAL No. 492/2014 | Disposal Nature: Disposed off | Bench: 2 Judges
Coram: MADAN B. LOKUR*, DEEPAK GUPTA
Summary: Writ petition stating there is no immunity for a husband for certain offences and that the Domestic Violence Act applies.
Acts: Domestic Violence Act.
Decision Date: 11-10-2017 | Case No: WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) No. 382/2013 | Disposal Nature: Directions issued | Bench: 2 Judges
Coram: A.K. SIKRI, ASHOK BHUSHAN
Summary: (Shalu Ojha v. Prashant Ojha*) Disposed of a Special Leave Petition concerning an application under Section 12 of the Domestic Violence Act, 2005 for maintenance.
Acts: Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
Decision Date: 04-09-2017 | Case No: SPECIAL LEAVE PETITION (CRIMINAL) No. 3935/2016 | Disposal Nature: Disposed off | Bench: 2 Judges
Coram: A.K. SIKRI*, ASHOK BHUSHAN
Summary: Allowed appeal in a case where the appellant filed a domestic violence case on grounds of mental cruelty.
Decision Date: 04-09-2017 | Case No: CRIMINAL APPEAL No. 1553/2017 | Disposal Nature: Appeal(s) allowed | Bench: 2 Judges
Coram: ADARSH KUMAR GOEL*, UDAY UMESH LALIT
Summary: Issued directions, suggesting counseling under Section 14 of the Domestic Violence Act, 2005 should be mandatory before case registration in certain situations.
Acts: Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
Decision Date: 27-07-2017 | Case No: CRIMINAL APPEAL No. 1265/2017 | Disposal Nature: Directions issued | Bench: 2 Judges
Coram: R.F. NARIMAN, SANJAY KISHAN KAUL
Summary: (Manmohan Attavar v. Neelam Manmohan Attavar*) Interprets Sections 2(f), 2(s), 17, and 19 of the Domestic Violence Act, 2005 regarding residence orders and the right to reside.
Acts: Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
Decision Date: 14-07-2017 | Case No: CIVIL APPEAL No. 2500/2017 | Disposal Nature: Appeal(s) allowed | Bench: 2 Judges
Coram: DIPAK MISRA*, A.M. KHANWILKAR, MOHAN M. SHANTANAGOUDAR
Summary: Allowed appeal concerning child custody, noting the mother was forced to return to India due to domestic violence.
Decision Date: 03-07-2017 | Case No: CRIMINAL APPEAL No. 972/2017 | Disposal Nature: Appeal(s) allowed | Bench: 3 Judges
Coram: KURIAN JOSEPH, R. BANUMATHI
Summary: (Samir Bhardwaj v. Nandita Samir Bhardwaj*) Dismissed appeal concerning an application under Section 19(1)(b) of the Domestic Violence Act, 2005 for a residence order.
Acts: Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
Decision Date: 09-05-2017 | Case No: CIVIL APPEAL No. 6450/2017 | Disposal Nature: Dismissed | Bench: 2 Judges
Coram: A.K. SIKRI*, ASHOK BHUSHAN
Summary: Discusses that the Domestic Violence Act, 2005 was enacted for effective protection and covers aspects beyond Chapter IV (Sections 12-23).
Acts: Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
Decision Date: 09-05-2017 | Case No: CIVIL APPEAL No. 6448/2017 | Disposal Nature: Appeal(s) allowed | Bench: 2 Judges
Coram: KURIAN JOSEPH*, R. BANUMATHI
Summary: Allowed appeal adjusting maintenance, referencing an earlier interim maintenance order under Section 23(2) of the Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
Acts: Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
Decision Date: 30-03-2017 | Case No: CIVIL APPEAL No. 4615/2017 | Disposal Nature: Appeal(s) allowed | Bench: 2 Judges
Coram: ADARSH KUMAR GOEL*, UDAY UMESH LALIT
Summary: Transfer petition where the wife filed a domestic violence case at Hyderabad and the husband filed for divorce at Jabalpur.
Decision Date: 09-03-2017 | Case No: TRANSFER PETITION (CRIMINAL) No. 1912/2014 | Disposal Nature: Disposed off | Bench: 2 Judges
Coram: A.K. SIKRI*, R.K. AGRAWAL
Summary: Criminal appeal involving allegations of domestic violence and an investigation by Social Services in the UK.
Decision Date: 17-02-2017 | Case No: CRIMINAL APPEAL No. 717/2013 | Disposal Nature: Appeal(s) allowed | Bench: 2 Judges
Coram: KURIAN JOSEPH, R.F. NARIMAN
Summary: (Hiral Harsora v. Kusum Harsora*) Upheld the constitutional validity of Section 2(q) proviso of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
Acts: Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
Decision Date: 06-10-2016 | Case No: CIVIL APPEAL No. 10084/2016 | Disposal Nature: Disposed off | Bench: 2 Judges
Coram: DIPAK MISRA, SHIVA KIRTI SINGH
Summary: (Prakash Dubal v. Meena Dubal*) Dismissed appeal concerning an application for maintenance under Sections 12, 18-22 of the Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
Acts: Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
Decision Date: 22-04-2016 | Case No: CRIMINAL APPEAL No. 320/2016 | Disposal Nature: Dismissed | Bench: 2 Judges
Coram: A.K. SIKRI*, R.K. AGRAWAL
Summary: Dismissed appeal in a case involving a petition/complaint under Section 9 of the Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
Acts: Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
Decision Date: 18-04-2016 | Case No: CRIMINAL APPEAL No. 516/2016 | Disposal Nature: Dismissed | Bench: 2 Judges
Coram: DIPAK MISRA, PRAFULLA C. PANT
Summary: (Krishna Bhatacharjee v. Sarathi Choudhury*) Allowed appeal concerning an application under Section 12 of the Domestic Violence Act, 2005, discussing the broad spectrum of “domestic violence”.
Acts: Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
Decision Date: 20-11-2015 | Case No: CRIMINAL APPEAL No. 1545/2015 | Disposal Nature: Appeal(s) allowed | Bench: 2 Judges
Coram: J.S. KHEHAR*, ARUN MISHRA
Summary: Uses the UK’s Domestic Violence and Matrimonial Proceedings Act 1976 as an example of strict construction of statutes.
Decision Date: 01-07-2015 | Case No: CIVIL APPEAL No. 10643/2010 | Disposal Nature: Dismissed | Bench: 2 Judges
Coram: VIKRAMAJIT SEN*, ABHAY MANOHAR SAPRE
Summary: Civil appeal where the respondent called police alleging domestic violence during a dispute.
Decision Date: 24-04-2015 | Case No: CIVIL APPEAL No. 5511/2014 | Disposal Nature: Appeal(s) allowed | Bench: 2 Judges
Coram: S. J. MUKHOPADHAYA*, S.A. BOBDE
Summary: Interprets terms like ‘aggrieved person’ and ‘domestic relationship’ under the Domestic Violence Act. Notes that an act of domestic violence creates a continuing right to relief.
Acts: Domestic Violence Act.
Decision Date: 18-09-2014 | Case No: CRIMINAL APPEAL No. 2069/2014 | Disposal Nature: Appeal(s) allowed | Bench: 2 Judges
Coram: F.M. IBRAHIM KALIFULLA, SHIVA KIRTI SINGH
Summary: (Meena Chaudhary v. Commissioner of Delhi Police*) Relates to Sections 12, 18, 19 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
Acts: Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
Decision Date: 18-09-2014 | Case No: CIVIL APPEAL No. 8439/2009 | Disposal Nature: Disposed off | Bench: 2 Judges
Coram: S. J. MUKHOPADHAYA, KURIAN JOSEPH
Summary: (Santosh Bakshi v. State of Punjab*) Discusses the duty of investigating agencies when a complaint is filed under the Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
Acts: Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
Decision Date: 30-06-2014 | Case No: CRIMINAL APPEAL No. 1251/2014 | Disposal Nature: Appeal(s) allowed | Bench: 2 Judges
Coram: S. J. MUKHOPADHAYA*, KURIAN JOSEPH
Summary: Allowed appeal where the respondent had filed a complaint under Section 12 of the Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
Acts: Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
Decision Date: 09-05-2014 | Case No: CRIMINAL APPEAL No. 1144/2014 | Disposal Nature: Appeal(s) allowed | Bench: 2 Judges
Coram: K.S. RADHAKRISHNAN, PINAKI CHANDRA GHOSE
Summary: (Indra Sarma v. V.K.V. Sarma*) Landmark case on whether a “live-in relationship” amounts to a “domestic relationship” under the Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
Acts: Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
Decision Date: 26-11-2013 | Case No: CRIMINAL APPEAL No. 2009/2013 | Disposal Nature: Dismissed | Bench: 2 Judges
Coram: S. J. MUKHOPADHAYA, V. GOPALA GOWDA
Summary: (Saraswathy v. Babu*) Allowed appeal concerning defiance of a court order under the Domestic Violence Act, 2005 and whether it amounts to ‘domestic violence’.
Acts: Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
Decision Date: 25-11-2013 | Case No: CRIMINAL APPEAL No. 1999/2013 | Disposal Nature: Appeal(s) allowed | Bench: 2 Judges
Coram: RANJANA PRAKASH DESAI, A.K. SIKRI
Summary: Criminal miscellaneous petition framing questions, including one related to the Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
Acts: Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
Decision Date: 18-10-2013 | Case No: Criminal Miscellaneous Petition No. 8596/2013 | Disposal Nature: Dismissed | Bench: 2 Judges
Coram: S.S. NIJJAR, PINAKI CHANDRA GHOSE
Summary: Dismissed appeal where a Parenting Plan was approved in a context involving domestic violence.
Decision Date: 16-07-2013 | Case No: CRIMINAL APPEAL No. 934/2013 | Disposal Nature: Dismissed | Bench: 2 Judges
Coram: P. SATHASIVAM, RANJAN GOGOI
Summary: (Deoki Panjhiyara v. Shashi Bhushan*) Allowed appeal in proceedings under Section 12 of the Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
Acts: Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
Decision Date: 12-12-2012 | Case No: CRIMINAL APPEAL No. 2032/2012 | Disposal Nature: Appeal(s) allowed | Bench: 2 Judges
Coram: RAJENDRA MAL LODHA*, ANIL R. DAVE, RANJAN GOGOI
Summary: Writ petition urging laws to protect women from indignity and prevent all forms of violence, including domestic violence.
Decision Date: 19-10-2012 | Case No: WRIT TO PETITION (CRIMINAL)… No. 173/1999 | Disposal Nature: Disposed off | Bench: 3 Judges
Coram: G.S. SINGHVI, S. J. MUKHOPADHAYA
Summary: Allowed appeal where the wife had filed an application under Section 13(1) of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
Acts: Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
Decision Date: 12-03-2012 | Case No: CRIMINAL APPEAL No. 518/2012 | Disposal Nature: Appeal(s) allowed | Bench: 2 Judges
Coram: ALTAMAS KABIR, JASTI CHELAMESWAR
Summary: (V.D. Bhanot v. Savita Bhanot*) Special Leave Petition concerning a complaint of domestic violence under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
Acts: Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
Decision Date: 07-02-2012 | Case No: SPECIAL LEAVE PETITION (CRIMINAL) No. 3916/2010 | Disposal Nature: Disposed off | Bench: 2 Judges
Coram: ALTAMAS KABIR*, S.S. NIJJAR, JASTI CHELAMESWAR
Summary: Special Leave Petition where the complainant filed a case under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
Acts: Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
Decision Date: 14-12-2011 | Case No: SPECIAL LEAVE PETITION (CRIMINAL) No. 5213/2010 | Disposal Nature: Disposed off | Bench: 3 Judges
Coram: P. SATHASIVAM*, B.S. CHAUHAN
Summary: Allowed appeal in a case where a complaint was filed before police under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
Acts: Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
Decision Date: 23-08-2011 | Case No: CRIMINAL APPEAL No. 1635/2011 | Disposal Nature: Appeal(s) allowed | Bench: 2 Judges
Coram: ALTAMAS KABIR, CYRIAC JOSEPH
Summary: (Sandhya Wankhade v. Manoj Wankhade*) Interpreted the expression under Section 2(q) proviso of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
Acts: Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
Decision Date: 31-01-2011 | Case No: CRIMINAL APPEAL No. 271/2011 | Disposal Nature: Appeal(s) allowed | Bench: 2 Judges
Coram: AFTAB ALAM*, RAJENDRA MAL LODHA
Summary: Stressed the need for fast-tracking criminal cases relating to offences including domestic violence.
Decision Date: 14-01-2011 | Case No: CRIMINAL APPEAL No. 769/2006 | Disposal Nature: Appeal(s) allowed | Bench: 2 Judges
Coram: MARKANDEY KATJU, T.S. THAKUR
Summary: Allowed appeal and remitted matter, referencing the expression ‘domestic relationship’ under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
Acts: Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
Decision Date: 21-10-2010 | Case No: CRIMINAL APPEAL No. 2028/2010 | Disposal Nature: Appeal(s) allowed | Bench: 2 Judges
Coram: G.S. SINGHVI*, A.K. GANGULY
Summary: Referred questions to a larger bench, including one regarding the object of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 in relation to maintenance claims.
Acts: Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005; Hindu Marriage Act.
Decision Date: 07-10-2010 | Case No: CIVIL APPEAL No. 8866/2010 | Disposal Nature: Matter referred to larger bench | Bench: 2 Judges
Coram: AFTAB ALAM*, B.S. CHAUHAN
Summary: Dismissed a Special Leave Petition where the wife filed a petition under Section 12 read with Section 23 of the Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
Acts: Domestic Violence Act, 2005; Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.
Decision Date: 05-02-2010 | Case No: SPECIAL LEAVE PETITION (CRIMINAL) No. 2954/2010 | Disposal Nature: Dismissed | Bench: 2 Judges
Coram: ARIJIT PASAYAT*, A.K. GANGULY
Summary: Transfer petition noting the wife filed a case under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
Acts: Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
Decision Date: 18-02-2009 | Case No: TRANSFER PETITION (CRIMINAL) No. 431/2008 | Disposal Nature: Disposed off | Bench: 2 Judges
Coram: ARIJIT PASAYAT*, MUKUNDAKAM SHARMA
Summary: Writ petition on child rights, listing factors like domestic violence that inhibit children’s enjoyment of rights.
Decision Date: 29-09-2008 | Case No: WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) No. 369/2008 | Disposal Nature: Disposed off | Bench: 2 Judges
Coram: S.B. SINHA*, V.S. SIRPURKAR
Summary: Civil appeal mentioning the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act.
Acts: Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act.
Decision Date: 14-03-2008 | Case No: CIVIL APPEAL No. 2003/2008 | Disposal Nature: Appeal(s) allowed | Bench: 2 Judges
Coram: S.B. SINHA, MARKANDEY KATJU
Summary: (S.R. Batra v. Taruna Batra*) Landmark case interpreting Sections 2(s) and 17(1) of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 regarding ‘shared household’.
Acts: Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
Decision Date: 15-12-2006 | Case No: CIVIL APPEAL No. 5837/2006 | Disposal Nature: Appeal(s) allowed | Bench: 2 Judges
Coram: DORAISWAMY RAJU*, H.K. SEMA
Summary: Discusses instances of violence against women and children, including domestic violence and bride burning.
Decision Date: 29-07-2003 | Case No: CRIMINAL APPEAL No. 1227/2002 | Disposal Nature: Dismissed | Bench: 2 Judges