RAKESH SHARMA VS MANJU DEVI
- Court
- Rajasthan High Court
- Bench
- Jodhpur
- Date
- 12 May 2026
- Citation / case number
- CRLR / 599 / 2025
Summary
The petitioner sought modification of maintenance and compensation under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005. HELD- DV Act jurisdiction is remedial and protective, not a substitute for criminal adjudication; disputed cruelty allegations pending criminal prosecution cannot found compensation. Further, prolonged delay made retrospective maintenance oppressive and contrary to its object of immediate succour. Compensation was set aside and maintenance modified accordingly.
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