Mere delay in approaching Magistrate is not ground to quash proceedings under domestic violence Act: Kerala High Court
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: The Kerala High Court ruled that a late filing of a complaint under the Domestic Violence Act is not sufficient reason to dismiss the case. The court clarified that the complaint was not retaliatory or malicious simply because it was registered after the complainant had initiated proceedings in a family court. The decision reinforces that procedural delays should not undermine victims’ rights to seek protection.
Covered by 2 outlets across the spectrum: 50% left, 50% center, 0% right.
Who is covering this story
- Left-leaning (1): The Hindu
- Center (1): Free Press Journal
Sources
- Bombay High Court Warns Criminal Cases Cannot Be Used As Bargaining Chips In Private Settlements, Quashes FIR Against Pune Man — Free Press Journal (center)
- Mere delay in approaching Magistrate is not ground to quash proceedings under domestic violence Act: Kerala High Court — The Hindu (left-leaning)