Economic Abuse Under the Domestic Violence Act: Can Unpaid Child Maintenance Count?
By Advocate Karan Dua | Matrimonial and Domestic Violence Lawyer in Delhi Economic abuse under the Domestic Violence Act can involve more than controlling a spouse’s money. In certain circumstances, refusing to provide essential financial support may also become relevant to domestic violence proceedings. This issue is particularly important when a mother has been meeting […]
How Much Compensation Can You Actually Get in a Domestic Violence Case?
By Advocate Karan Dua | Vintage Litigation, New Delhi | Published: September 2026 Most conversations about the Domestic Violence Act focus on protection orders and the right to stay in the shared household — genuinely important remedies, but not the only ones available. There’s a separate, often underused provision that can result in real, substantial […]
Domestic Violence Act Protection for Live-In Partners: What’s Covered
By Advocate Karan Dua | Vintage Litigation, New Delhi | Published: July 2026 A question I get almost every month, from both sides of the same problem: “We’re not married — can I still file a domestic violence case against my partner?” And, just as often, from the other side: “We were never married. Can […]