Supreme Court of India · 2016-04-18
KUNAPAREDDY @ NOOKALA SHANKA BALAJI vs KUNAPAREDDY SWARNA KUMARI
- Citation / case number
- SC 2016/6640
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- KUNAPAREDDY @ NOOKALA SHANKA BALAJI
- Respondent
- KUNAPAREDDY SWARNA KUMARI
- Author
- A.K. SIKRI
- Bench
- R.K. AGRAWAL A.K. SIKRI
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court held that under the Domestic Violence Act, 2005, the court has the authority to allow amendments to petitions or complaints filed under its provisions, specifically referencing Sections 9B and 37(2)(C) of the DV Act. The Court emphasized that such amendments are permissible to ensure that justice is served and that the complainant's rights are adequately protected. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the lower court's decision to allow the amendment sought by the respondent.