Bombay High Court Rules on Sister-in-Law’s Visits in Domestic Violence Case

In a recent decision, the Bombay High Court made a significant ruling in a domestic violence case involving a sister-in-law. The court said that just because the sister-in-law visited the complainant’s house frequently doesn’t mean she lived there permanently.

The case came before Justice Sharmila U Deshmukh, who allowed a petition filed by the sister-in-law against the Sessions Court’s order.

The key point was whether the sister-in-law’s visits counted as living in a shared household. The court decided they didn’t because there was no permanency in her visits.

This ruling clarifies that just visiting someone’s house often doesn’t mean you live there. It’s an essential decision in understanding domestic violence cases and shared households.

So, the Bombay High Court’s decision highlights the importance of clear evidence and understanding in legal matters, especially in sensitive cases like domestic violence.