DV Act applies to past domestic relationships too: Jammu and Kashmir High Court

The Jammu and Kashmir High Court ruled that the Domestic Violence (DV) Act applies not only to current domestic relationships but also to past relationships. The Court stated that individuals who have been in a domestic relationship but are no longer living together can still seek relief under the DV Act. The ruling expanded the scope of the law, ensuring that victims of domestic violence who have been in relationships but are no longer cohabiting are not denied protection. The judgment is a significant development in the understanding of the Domestic Violence Act, ensuring that the law offers comprehensive protection to all individuals who have faced abuse in domestic settings, regardless of their current relationship status.