Rohan Can a woman legally claim residence rights in her husband’s house in India, and under what circumstances does the law protect her right to live in the shared household even if she does not own the property?
divya Yes, a woman can claim residence rights in her husband’s house in India. Key points: Under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, a woman has the right to live in the shared household, even if she does not legally own it. The “shared household” means the house where the couple has lived together as husband and wife. She cannot be forcibly evicted from the matrimonial home without following proper legal procedure. Even if the house is owned by the husband or his family, she still has the right to reside there during the marriage. The court can pass a residence order to protect her right to stay in the home or provide alternative accommodation.
