SHALU OJHA vs PRASHANT OJHA

The Supreme Court addressed the application of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, emphasizing the need for effective enforcement of its provisions. The Court upheld the order of the Metropolitan Magistrate granting maintenance to the appellant under Section 12 of the DV Act, affirming that the respondent's failure to comply with maintenance orders constituted a violation of the appellant's rights. The Court dismissed the respondent's appeal, reinforcing the legal principle that maintenance obligations must be fulfilled promptly as per judicial directives.