In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court stated that a wife compelled to leave her matrimonial home because of her husband’s extramarital affair becomes a victim of domestic violence.  Justice Subramonium Prasad made this statement while dismissing the husband’s plea, challenging an additional INR 5 lakh compensation awarded to his wife for injuries, which included mental harassment. The court also upheld the INR 3 lakh compensation and INR 30,000 in legal fees granted to the wife. Delhi High Court Says Penetrative Sexual Assault Under POCSO Act Can Be Invoked Against Women Too.

Wife Forced to Leave Home Due to Husband's Affair Recognized as Domestic Violence Victim, Delhi HC

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