MANMOHAN ATTAVAR vs NEELAM MANMOHAN ATTAVAR

The Supreme Court addressed the respondent's claim for recognition as the appellant's wife under Section 12 of The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005. The Court held that the relationship did not meet the legal criteria for domestic partnership as defined in the Act, emphasizing the necessity of a formal marriage or cohabitation arrangement. The appeal by the appellant to quash the proceedings was dismissed, affirming the lower court's jurisdiction to hear the matter under the D.V. Act.