Unmarried Daughter’s Right to Maintenance under DV Act Regardless of Religion & Age

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 guarante...