1) JKL High Court Slams Authorities For Denying Passport To Mehbooba Mufti s Mother, Says Passport Authority Can t Act As Mouthpiece of CIDCase Title: Gulshan Nazir Vs Union of IndiaCitation: 2023.
The Domestic Violence Act of 2005, a pivotal legal framework combating domestic abuse, defines and addresses acts causing harm to aggrieved individuals in India. Recent statistics from the National Crime Records Bureau reveal a substantial number of crimes against women in Jammu and Kashmir, emphasizing the Act's ongoing relevance. Legal developments, including Supreme Court rulings and judgments in Jammu and Kashmir, reflect evolving perspectives on maintenance and divorce cases. Notably, a landmark ruling in December emphasizes the need for substantial evidence before claiming compensation or maintenance under the DV Act, aiming to prevent misuse. The nuanced application of the Act is underscored by the Delhi High Court's dismissal of Omar Abdullah's divorce plea, emphasizing the importance of establishing cruelty allegations. Legal proceedings highlight the courts' commitment to fair and equitable application of laws, discouraging opportunistic claims while ensur
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The Jammu and Kashmir High Court emphasised that before the grant of interim maintenance to an aggrieved woman under the Domestic Violence Act, there must be some evidence to persuade the court to grant such relief.