K.Maariyappan v. Gokila
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C.R.P.(MD)No.2096 of 2025, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, decided 01.08.2025 by M.Dhandapani, J. Petitioners Maariyappan, M.Nagarani and M.Nithya Devi (respondents 2 to 4 in D.V.C.No.3 of 2025, in-laws and sister-in-law of the de facto complainant Gokila) sought striking off of the DVC under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act pending before the District Munsif cum Judicial Magistrate, Vilathikulam, filed by Gokila and minor Mahilan Sunder Ram against them and husband M.Karthick Kumar. Held: grounds to be raised before trial court; personal appearance dispensed with except for S.230 BNSS proceedings copy, framing of charges, S.351 BNSS questioning and judgment day; trial court may compel attendance when needed. Keywords: domestic violence, in-laws, Article 227, dispensation of personal appearance, BNSS Sections 230 and 351, Vilathikulam, C.M.P.(MD).Nos.12184 and 12185 of 2025.