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Delhi HC Upholds Daughter in Law Eviction Prioritises Senior Citizens Right to Peaceful Residence

In a significant judgment, the Delhi High Court ruled that a daughter-in-law's right to reside in a shared household under the Domestic Violence Act is protective, not proprietary, and cannot indefinitely override senior citizens' rights to peacefully enjoy their self-acquired property. The Court upheld the eviction order while safeguarding the petitioner's right to seek appropriate civil remedies regarding inheritance and financial claims.

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