can minor male child filed complaint under D V Act 2005

Querist : Anonymous (Querist) 21 January 2010 This query is : Resolved
Hi Everybody,
can minor male file complaint u/s 12 of D V Act 2005. what prayer he will make.

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A V Vishal (Expert) 21 January 2010
Yes, as the term 'child' is defined under the law, minors will also be within the
ambit of the definition of 'domestic relationship'. Section 2 (b) of the PWDVA
defines child as "any person below the age of eighteen years and includes any
adopted, step or foster child".The mother can make an application on behalf of her minor child (whether male or female). In cases where the mother makes an application to the court for herself, the children can also be added as co-applicants for a relief under the PWDVA. The Court can also, whenever appropriate, appoint a guardian or next of friend to represent the child.