In DV cases, documentary proof not necessary says HC directing US-based man to pay Rs 3 cr damages to wife in Mumbai
Tuesday, 26 March 2024
Observing that in domestic violence cases, documentary proof such as medical and police reports are not necessary, Bombay high court upheld two lower court orders directing an ex-husband, a US-citizen, to pay βΉ3 crore as compensation for 23 years of domestic violence to his Mumbai-based ex-wife. βIt is not necessary that the acts complained of are required to be substantiated by documentary evidence,ββ said Justice Sharmila Deshmukh in a ruling on March 22.
Observing that in domestic violence cases, documentary proof such as medical and police reports are not necessary, Bombay high court upheld two lower court orders directing an ex-husband, a US-citizen, to pay βΉ3 crore as compensation for 23 years of domestic violence to his Mumbai-based ex-wife. βIt is not necessary that the acts complained of are required to be substantiated by documentary evidence,ββ said Justice Sharmila Deshmukh in a ruling on March 22.
|
||||
|
||||
π‘ newsR Knowledge: Other News MentionsMumbai Capital of Maharashtra, India2nd hottest April ever in South, East India mean temp at 51-yr highSouth India and east/northeast India experienced extreme heat in April, breaking records. Cities like Bengaluru, Kolkata, and Mumbai saw high temperatures. The..IndiaTimes Who is Ujjwal Nikam, BJP's pick for Mumbai North Central seatIn a surprise addition to its Lok Sabha candidates list, the BJP has now chosen Ujjwal Nikam to contest from the Mumbai North Central seat. Ujjwal Nikam, known..IndiaTimes You Might LikeRelated news from verified sources
|