However the recent judgments passed by the High Courts of several states, including the Apex Court have sagaciously abrogated the misuse of the provisions of the law by several women whilst passing some remarkable judgments on the same. It is one of the most lethal weapons which women can use against men to extort money, and harass a man. However just as every piece of legislation has its advantages, many women have unfortunately misused the provisions of this Act to drag, torture and harass their husbands, in-laws and relatives in an unnecessary legal battle to vent their personal vendetta and stake a claim in the properties belonging to the husband and the in-laws.
The definition of an aggrieved person under the Act is so wide that it takes within its purview even women who are living with their Partners in a live in relationship. Amongst several legislations which have been dished out by the Parliament for protection of women, the Provisions of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act is a progressive Act, who’s sole intention is to protect women irrespective of the relationship she shares with the accused. The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Acts, main intention is protection of women from violence inflicted by a man and/or a woman.
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