[DV Act] Woman Can't Insist On Re-Entering Abandoned Matrimonial Home If Alternate Accommodation Exists: Delhi High Court
Nupur Thapliyal
11 Feb 2026 12:15 PM IST
![[DV Act] Woman Cant Insist On Re-Entering Abandoned Matrimonial Home If Alternate Accommodation Exists: Delhi High Court [DV Act] Woman Cant Insist On Re-Entering Abandoned Matrimonial Home If Alternate Accommodation Exists: Delhi High Court](https://www.livelaw.in/h-upload/2024/01/08/750x450_514703-domestic-violence-act.webp)
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11 Feb 2026 12:15 PM IST
The Delhi High Court has held that the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 does not confer an indefeasible right upon an aggrieved woman to insist on residence in a particular property which was abandoned by her, when suitable alternate accommodation is available. Justice Ravinder Dudeja observed that compelling restoration in such a case would disturb the settled possession...
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