Court Clarifies When Orders Under Section 12 of Domestic Violence Act Can Be Modified Due to Change in Circumstances: Supreme Court

In a significant ruling on September 10, 2024, the Supreme Court of India adjudicated on crucial issues surrounding maintenance orders and the rights of women under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 (hereinafter referred to as “the Act”). The case of S. Vijikumar (Appellant) versus Mowneshwarachari C (Respondent) revolves around the interpretation of Section 25 of the Act concerning alteration and revocation of maintenance orders. Case Background…