DV Act: Magistrate Can Pass 'Residence Order' Even With Regard To Property Situated Outside State: J & K HC [Read Judgment]

Ashok Kini

3 Feb 2019 9:22 AM IST

"If it is held that magistrate cannot pass order with regard to property situated outside State, then very purpose of Act would be defeated.”

The Jammu and Kashmir High Court has held that a Magistrate can pass 'Residence order' under Domestic Violence Act even with regard to property situated outside State. In this case, the wife filed an application under the provisions of J&K Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2010. The Magistrate ordered maintenance at Rs.20,000 per month and ordered sharing...

DV Act: Magistrate Can Pass 'Residence Order' Even With Regard To Property Situated Outside State: J & K HC [Read Judgment]

Ashok Kini

"If it is held that magistrate cannot pass order with regard to property situated outside State, then very purpose of Act would be defeated.”

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