HC bars coercive action against US resident in domestic violence case

Chandigarh: The Punjab and Haryana ghigh court has restrained coercive action against a US permanent resident accused in a domestic violence case registered in Faridabad, while directing him to join the investigation whenever called by the investigating officer.Justice Aaradhna Sawhney passed the order while hearing a petition filed by the US resident seeking quashing of an FIR registered at Faridabad.The HC had issued notice of motion after Haryana sought time to file a status report. It adjourned the matter to April 8, 2027, and directed that no coercive action be taken against the petitioner in the meantime.Represented by senior advocate Anil Malhotra, the petitioner had contended that the marriage was solemnised in the US and dissolved by a court in US in 2025. He alleged that the FIR, lodged by his former wife’s father, was a counterblast to the divorce proceedings and that he had cooperated with the investigation.You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Chandigarh | Silver Rate in Chandigarh | Bank Holidays in Chandigarh | Public Holidays in Chandigarh | Chandigarh AQI | Weather in Chandigarh | Petrol Price in Chandigarh | Diesel Price in Chandigarh | CNG Price in Chandigarh | LPG Price in ChandigarhStay updated with the latest Chandigarh news. Download the TOI App.