Breaking: J&K HC Takes Suo Moto Cognizance Of Domestic Violence Cases Amid Lockdown; Issues Guidelines [Read Order]

The Jammu and Kashmir High Court on Thursday took suo moto cognizance of plight of victims in domestic violence cases amidst lockdown and issued notices to the concerned authorities to submit an action taken report. A division bench led by Chief Justice Gita Mittal noted that due to lockdown, victims of domestic violence have been trapped at homes with their abusers and have no access...