Yes, a widow can file a domestic violence case against her former in-laws if she has faced any form of domestic violence or abuse from them. (PWDVA) applies to any woman who is or has been in a domestic relationship with the respondent and who alleges to have been subjected to any act of domestic violence by the respondent. Refer to definition of “respondent” in the act.
(1) SC Ruling: Women Can Now File Domestic Violence Case (498A) From A Safe ….
https://www.womensweb.in/2019/04/sc-ruling-women-can-now-file-domestic-violence-case-from-a-safe-home-anywhere-april19wk2sr/ Accessed 17/03/2023
(2) SC Ruling: Women Can Now File Domestic Violence Case (498A) From A Safe ….
https://www.womensweb.in/2019/04/sc-ruling-women-can-now-file-domestic-violence-case-from-a-safe-home-anywhere-april19wk2sr/ Accessed 17/03/2023.
(3) When widow can claim relief under domestic violence Act against IN-LAWS?.
https://www.lawweb.in/2016/10/when-widow-can-claim-relief-under.html Accessed 17/03/2023.
(4) Harassment by wife on husbands and in laws what action can we take.
https://lawrato.com/divorce-legal-advice/harassment-by-wife-on-husbands-and-in-laws-what-action-can-we-take-35167 Accessed 17/03/2023.
(5) How Supreme Court’s Recent Judgment Expands Rights Of Widows Under ….
https://www.livelaw.in/columns/supreme-court-rights-of-widows-domestic-violence-act-prabha-tyagi-v-kamlesh-devi-200203 Accessed 17/03/2023.
Additional reads:
REPORTABLE IN THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA CIVIL APPELLATE JURISDICTION ….
https://main.sci.gov.in/supremecourt/2020/689/689_2020_37_1501_24378_Judgement_15-Oct-2020.pdf Accessed 17/3/2023.
10 Iconic Judgments on Domestic Violence in 2019 – Latest Laws.
https://www.latestlaws.com/latest-news/10-iconic-judgments-on-domestic-violence-in-2019 Accessed 17/3/2023.
