Penalty U/S 31 Domestic Violence Act Though Confined To 'Protection Orders', Can Be Imposed Where Such Order Is In Addition To Residence Order: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court has ruled that an order restraining a spouse from dispossessing their partner from a shared household can be considered a protection order under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 (DV Act). This decision provides crucial protection for women facing domestic violence and seeking to reside in their homes. Case Details: Petitioner: Vijayakumari (Wife) Respondents: Jayakumar (Husband) and Saji K. (Brother-in-law) The Story: Vijayakumari…