Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, June 14:
Once again the recently enacted Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2006 has come to the aid of victimised women as another case has been filed under the same Act at Imphal.
Devjani Pathak (33), wife of Jyoti Vikas Sharma Pathak of Khoyathong road filed a criminal case under the DV Act before the Court of Judicial Magistrate, First Class (JMIC), Imphal on June 8.The complainant charged her brothers-in-law� Brajabihari Sharma Pathak and Biplob Sharma Pathak of harassing and mentally torturing her, conveyed advocate Naorem Umakanta Singh, appearing on her behalf.
Taking direct cognizance of her plea, the Court headed by Noutuneshori Devi issued non-bailable warrant of arrest against the two brothers and subsequently they were arrested by City Police and produced before the Court yesterday.
The two were, however, released on bail today, informed the advocate while adding that Court has registered a case for trial in this connection.
This is the second case filed under the same Act in the State, the first being filed at the Court of CJM, Thoubal.
The trial at the JMIC Court might be conducted soon, Umakanta said.




