Maintenance Must Be Paid From Date Of Application In Domestic Violence Cases: Andhra Pradesh High Court

Amaravati, July 16, 2024: In a significant ruling under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, the High Court of Andhra Pradesh has resolved a dispute regarding interim maintenance payments. The court's decision overturned a previous modification made by the Sessions Judge, Mahila Court, Visakhapatnam, impacting the maintenance awarded to a woman and her minor child. Background of the Case Palaparthi Shebha, along with her minor child, filed…