This document contains the original judgement from the Karnataka High Court in the case of Mohammed Zakir vs Smt Shabana, dated 18 April 2017. The judgement addresses a criminal petition filed under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure. It discusses the applicability of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, to male petitioners, referencing a Supreme Court ruling. This judgement is particularly relevant for legal practitioners and students studying domestic violence law and its interpretation.