AbLaw Partner

27/03/2026

Can a wife claim residence rights?
Yes. Under the Domestic Violence Act, a wife has a right to reside in the shared household, even if it is owned by in-laws or the husband. This is a right of residence, not ownership. ⚖️🧑‍🎓

10/01/2026

Can a wife be evicted from the matrimonial home?
She cannot be forcibly evicted. Eviction must be through a court order. The husband or in-laws cannot use self-help or police without a legal order
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17/12/2025

Does a divorced wife get rights in the former husband’s property?
After a divorce, the wife has no right to the former husband’s property except for agreed-upon alimony, maintenance, or settlement terms.
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28/11/2025

Can the court order the husband to arrange alternate accommodation for the wife?
Yes. Under the Domestic Violence Act, the court can order rent or alternate residence even if the husband owns no property.

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11/05/2024

Nainital High Court

21/12/2022

30/11/2022

26/03/2022

IPEM LAW ACADEMY ORGANISES WEBINAR ON "EMERGING CAREERS IN LAW"

Date: 27.03.2022 (Sunday)
Time: 2:00 PM- 3:00 PM
Platform- Zoom

**E-certificate of participation will be issued to all attendees.

To register, scan the QR code.

11/02/2022

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01/02/2022

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