Examination-in-Chief of Witness in Domestic Violence Cases Can Be Submitted Through Affidavit: Delhi High Court

In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court has clarified that in proceedings under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, the examination-in-chief of a witness can be legally submitted by way of an affidavit. Justice Neena Bansal Krishna observed that the reliefs sought and granted under the DV Act are essentially civil in nature, and thus, following a civil procedure for recording evidence, including affidavit submission, is…