Domestic Violence Act, Couple Cohabiting During Subsistence Of Previous Marriage Do Not Share Domestic Relationship In Nature Of Marriage: Kerala High Court

Ernakulam, August 5, 2024: In a significant judgment, the Kerala High Court, presided over by The Honourable Mr. Justice P.G. Ajithkumar, has clarified the definition of a "domestic relationship" under Section 2(f) of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 (PWDV Act). Background of the Case: The case involves Chandra Babu, a 60-year-old resident of Parisharil Veedu, Thekkumbhagom Village, Kollam, and Vidya Pushpan, a 40-year-old resident of Parasseril…