Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Widow Granted Right to Matrimonial Home by Delhi Court
Imagine a woman whose husband passed away.
After his death, her in-laws kicked her out of the house they all shared.
She went to court and asked if she could stay in the house with her child.
The court agreed that she could stay, and her in-laws are not allowed to make her leave without following the proper legal steps.
However, the court said the in-laws don't have to give her money because she couldn't prove that the husband and in-laws owned any property together.
So, she can stay in the house but won't get money from the in-laws.
A widow was granted permission to reside in her matrimonial home with her child.
She was allegedly evicted by her in-laws in 2018, three years after her husband's death.
The court restrained the in-laws from evicting the woman without legal process.
The court denied maintenance from the in-laws due to lack of joint property.
The ruling came from Delhi's Karkardooma court under the Domestic Violence Act.
- Who
- A widow and her in-laws.
- What
- The court granted a widow permission to stay in her matrimonial home with her child.
- When
- The court order was issued on July 19, 2025.
- Where
- Delhi's Karkardooma court.
- Why
- The court ruled on a case under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act.
Widow's Perspective
In-laws' Perspective
Eviction from Home
Widow's Perspective
Was allegedly thrown out of the house by her in-laws, seeking residence and maintenance.
In-laws' Perspective
In-laws argued no cruelty was committed and allegations were general.
- Court
- Karkardooma court, Delhi
- Act
- Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act
- Date of Order
- July 19, 2025
- Relief Granted
- Right to reside in matrimonial home
- Relief Denied
- Maintenance from in-laws