Domestic Violence Act Applicable To Every Woman In India Irrespective Of Her Religious Affiliation & Social Background : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court ruled that the Domestic Violence Act is applicable to all women in India, irrespective of their religion or social background. The judgment clarifies that the law, aimed at protecting women from abuse, is secular in nature and applies universally. This ruling reinforces the court's commitment to safeguarding women's rights and ensures that no woman is excluded from legal protection based on her religious or social status. It reaffirms the universality of gender-based protections in India.