Answer By law4u team
No. A woman cannot normally be forced to leave her matrimonial home without following due legal process. Indian law provides protection to ensure that a woman is not made homeless due to marital disputes or domestic issues. Under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 a woman has the right to reside in the shared household, which means the home where she has lived with her husband or partner in a domestic relationship. This right exists even if the house is owned by the husband, in laws, or is rented, and even if the property is not in her name. The law recognizes residence as a protection measure for her safety and dignity. If a husband or family members try to force her out, she can approach the Magistrate and seek a residence order. The court may direct that she cannot be evicted, may restrain the respondent from disturbing her possession, or may order alternative accommodation or payment of rent if living together is not safe. In urgent situations the court can also grant interim relief quickly. However, in certain circumstances such as a lawful court order, mutual settlement, or specific property rights determined by a competent court, living arrangements may change. But forceful eviction without legal authority can amount to domestic violence and may lead to legal action.
