Passport Order Criticized in Domestic Violence Case; Husband Gets Partial Relief, Wife’s Jurisdiction Plea Upheld by Delhi Court

A significant judgment was delivered on 13 May 2025 by the Tis Hazari Courts, Delhi, in the case of Dheeraj Gupta v. Megha Chhabra, revolving around issues under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005. The appellant, Dheeraj Gupta, challenged the jurisdiction of the Trial Court and a specific direction related to the renewal of his minor son's passport. Purpose and Background of the DV Act The Court…