The Mumbai High Court recently examined a case of domestic abuse and ordered the husband to pay Rs 3 crore in compensation and Rs 1.5 lakh in monthly maintenance to his estranged wife. The impact of domestic abuse on the aggrieved individual determines the compensation.
The amount is determined not only by physical harm but also by mental harm. Justice Sharmila Deshmukh pointed out this in her decision.
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The Bombay High Court also stated,” For obvious reasons, there cannot be a straight jacket formula applicable to all and the quantum will differ according to the facts of each case. In my view, while determining the quantum of compensation, one of the factors which can be considered is the impact of the acts of domestic violence on the aggrieved person.”
Justice Sharmila upheld the trial court’s decision, which was based on a case that involved ongoing acts of domestic violence from 1994 to 2017. The single bench judge, while affirming the trial court’s judgment, stated that compensation should be paid for injuries caused by the accused’s actions, including mental anguish and emotional suffering.
By implementing this, the Bombay High Court sends a clear message about the enormity of such crimes. It is critical to acknowledge the severity of these occurrences. It has the potential to touch everyone and make them aware that such actions will not be taken for granted shortly.
Above all, it is critical to understand that a person’s home should be the safest place for them.
