Protection of Women From Domestic Violence Act

satya gaud (Querist) 26 May 2011 This query is : Resolved
Hi,
My query is regarding domestic violence act section 2(q) which is defining section of Respondent and my question is whether an aggrieved women can initiate a proceeding as per this act against her own real sister alleging that her sister is committing violence against her.

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Devajyoti Barman (Expert) 26 May 2011
No, those acts do not come under the meaning of domestic violence.
This Act does not apply solely on the woman also.

Arvind Singh Chauhan (Expert) 27 May 2011
Yes she can.

Guest (Expert) 27 May 2011
The definition relates to the male relatve considered to be made respondent.

Arvind Singh Chauhan (Expert) 28 May 2011
Just Sc in Sandhya Manoj Wankhade V/S Manoj Bhimrao Wankhade & Ors, has explained the meaning of "relative" and held that women can be respondent in DV Act.

Arun Kumar Bhagat (Expert) 29 May 2011
I agree with Mr. Arvind as Justice Altamas Kabir has made the concept clear in the said judgement.

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