What is the Indian Domestic Violence Law and why is Honey Singh reserved?


Earlier this week, famous rapper Honey Singh’s wife Shalini Singh filed a 118-page petition with numerous charges against her husband and parents. Shalini’s accusations detail incidents dating back to 2011, when the couple spent their honeymoon vacation in Mauritius.

She accused Honey Singh, aka Hridesh Singh, of psychological, physical and mental abuse. His allegations range from physical violence to alleged extramarital affairs and refusal to acknowledge the marriage in public. The allegations also include an allegation of sexual assault by her stepfather.

Shalini Singh filed a complaint against Honey Singh under section 12 of the Protection of Women Against Domestic Violence Act 2005. This is how the law provides assistance to victims of domestic violence and abuse.

Protection of Women Against Domestic Violence Act

Enacted on October 26, 2006 by the Indian government and the Department for Women and Child Development, the Protection of Women Against Domestic Violence Act 2005 is a civil law intended to issue protection orders for victims of domestic violence seeking redress.

The law was the first time that the term “domestic violence” was defined in Indian law. The law expands the definition of domestic violence not only to physical assault, but also to abuse of an emotional / verbal, sexual or economic nature.

What is article 12 of the DVA, 2005?

In accordance with article 12 of the Law on the Protection of Women against Domestic Violence, a person who believes he is a victim of domestic violence can contact the magistrate to seek redress of one or more kinds. By law, this request can also be made by a protection officer or any other person acting on behalf of the injured party.

Before deciding on such a request from an injured party, the Magistrate must take into consideration any domestic incident report he receives from the Protection Officer or the provider.

The remedies that an injured person can seek under the section include an order for compensation for “injuries caused by acts of domestic violence” committed by the accused individual.

Under Article 12 of the DVA, 2005, the magistrate fixes the first hearing on a date which “should not normally exceed three days from the date of receipt of the request by the court”.

The magistrate will attempt to rule on such a request within 60 days from the date of the first hearing. When disposing of such a claim, a defendant may be ordered to “pay pecuniary compensation to cover the expenses incurred and losses suffered by the injured party and any child of the injured party” resulting from domestic violence.

Such orders, without limitation, may include remedies such as compensation for loss of income, medical expenses, loss due to “destruction, damage or removal of any property” from an injured party’s control and any maintenance. .

Shalini Singh’s motion against Honey Singh

Stating that there is evidence of incidents of domestic violence perpetrated against her, Shalini asked Honey Singh to be subject to a court order and filed a claim for Rs 10 crore under the Law on the protection of women against domestic violence. The rapper has been ordered not to alienate or create third party rights to their shared home in Noida, nor to get rid of his wife’s jewelry and other property.

She also asked the court to order the singer to pay a monthly rent of Rs 5 lakh for fully furnished accommodation in Delhi, so that she can live independently and not depend on her widowed mother. So far, Honey Singh has not responded to the petition.


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