Need to check misuse of DV Act, says court
Expressing its concern over the alleged misuse of the Domestic Violence (DV) Act to settle civil disputes between sparring couples with the use of women as “pawn” by the male relatives, Rohini court additional sessions judge (ASJ) Dr Kamini Lau said, the purpose of passing the welfare law was to protect the family value system and not to create a civil right.
Dr Lau said, “The misuse and abuse of the Protection of Women from DV Act, is a matter of serious concern for the courts which are required to be careful and ensure that a woman petitioner is not made a puppet or pawn in the hands of her male relatives so as to manipulate the Act and use it for ulterior motives.”
The court also made it clear that the intent of the Act is to protect the value system and institution of family and save it from destruction. The court made these observation after dismissing an appeal of a woman who challenged an order rejecting her plea to be given a wholesome right to reside in a shanty also being occupied by her brother-in-law and sister-in-law.
“It is evident that the attempt of the appellant is to ensure the division of the property,” the court said.
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