SOU. SANDHYA MANOJ WANKHADE vs MANOJ BHIMRAO WANKHADE

The Supreme Court upheld the provisions of the Domestic Violence Act, 2005, specifically Sections 12, 18, 19, 20, and 22, affirming the right of a woman to reside in her matrimonial home despite disputes. The Court emphasized that the protection offered under the Domestic Violence Act is crucial for safeguarding women's rights and that the order of the Judicial Magistrate granting interim relief to the Appellant was valid. The appeal against the High Court's decision to vacate the matrimonial house was dismissed, reinforcing the legal principle that a woman cannot be dispossessed from her marital home without due process.