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InfoSeeker (director)     20 May 2013

Abusive daughter in law

What legal remedies are available to a elderly widow who is abused emotionally and verbally by a daughter in law who lives in the same houseold

 

And what is the supporting evidence the elderly woman has to produce

 

And what is the quantum and nature of punishment the law presrribes, if the daughter in law is convicted

 

Thanks very much



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Rama chary Rachakonda (Secunderabad/Telangana state Highcourt practice watsapp no.9989324294 )     20 May 2013

 

In a significant ruling, Bombay high court has held that a woman can file a complaint of cruelty under the Domestic Violence Act against female family members too, and not just the male relatives.

"The DV Act is a beneficial legislation. It is meant for protection of violated women,


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