This document contains the Supreme Court of India's judgement in the case of V.D. Bhanot vs Savita Bhanot, dated 7 February 2012. It addresses a Special Leave Petition concerning the applicability of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, to incidents that occurred before the Act's commencement. The judgement clarifies that the Act can apply even if the couple was not living together at the time of its enactment, focusing on protecting women's rights. This PDF is useful for legal professionals, students, and anyone interested in domestic violence law in India.