Limitation period under domestic violence act

This discussion addresses the maintainability of a domestic violence case filed 16 years after the last shared kitchen. While domestic violence can be a continuing offence, the consensus suggests that a significant delay without explanation may render the case non-maintainable, potentially constituting an abuse of process. The nature of the violence, whether mental or physical, is considered, but the prolonged silence raises questions about the claim's validity.

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