Past Cohabitation Sufficient To Establish Domestic Relationship Under Domestic Violence Act: J&K High Court

The Jammu and Kashmir High Court ruled that past cohabitation can establish a domestic relationship under the Domestic Violence Act (DV Act), regardless of the current cohabitation status. The court clarified that ongoing cohabitation is not a prerequisite for claiming rights under the DV Act, thereby broadening the scope of protection for individuals who have experienced domestic relationships in the past.