Domestic Violence Act

Domestic Violence Complaint After ‘498A’ Acquittal

January 1, 2023 / By

In Chandan Kumar Sahoo vs Putul Sahoo, the Calcutta High Court observed thus: It is well settled that the proceedings under Section 498A IPC and under Section 12 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 are quite different, standing on different footings. A proceeding under Section 12 of the Domestic Violence Act, …

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S 482 CrPC – Can Inherent Powers Be Invoked To Quash Domestic Violence Complaint?

January 1, 2023 / By

Can a petition under Section 482 CrPC be filed to quash a Domestic violence complaint ? Madras HC and Bombay HC (Full Bench Judgments) In a judgment delivered last month, the Madras High Court (Full Bench) in Arul Daniel vs Suganya held that a petition under Section 482 Cr.P.C. challenging a proceeding under Section 12 of the …

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