DV Act | Husband's Relatives Who Don't Even Live In Shared Household Are Implicated In Cases For Harassment: Allahabad HC

The Allahabad High Court clarified the scope of domestic violence under the Domestic Violence Act, ruling that a husband’s relatives living in the same household can be held responsible for harassment. The case involved a woman who claimed she was subjected to harassment by her husband’s relatives. The Court affirmed that the Act covers not only the husband but also his family members living together, thus broadening the protection available to women in cases of domestic violence. This ruling highlights the Court’s stance on protecting individuals within shared living spaces.