Domestic Violence Act, Divorced Wife Can't Be Evicted From 'Shared Household' Except With Procedure Established By Law: Kerala High Court

This Kerala High Court judgement clarifies a woman's right to reside in a shared household after divorce under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 (D.V. Act). Case Details: Petitioner: Aisha Khan (name changed) Respondent: Rajeev Menon (name changed) The Story: Aisha Khan and Rajeev Menon were divorced after a long marital dispute. Aisha resided in the house they shared even after the divorce. Rajeev sought to evict…