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Naimullah Sheikh And Another Vs State Of U.P. And 3 Others (Allahabad High Court)
In a significant ruling, the Allahabad High Court, in the case of Naimullah Sheikh and Another vs State of U.P. and 3 Others, has clarified that an “aggrieved” unmarried daughter has the right to claim maintenance under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 (DV Act), irrespective of her religion and age. The judgment, delivered by the honorable court, sheds light on the broader scope of the DV Act and emphasizes the need for more effective protection of women’s rights guaranteed under the Constitution.
Background: The case involved parents of three daughters who challenged the order of the Judicial Magistrate, T.C., Court No. 2, Deoria, dated 30.05.2022, related to a case filed under the DV Act. The daughters claimed maintenance, alleging mistreatment by their father and step-mother after their mother’s demise. The trial court had directed the father to pay interim maintenance, a decision contested by the father in the appeal.
Key Points from the Judgment:
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