LAWS(DLH)-2014-5-183

NIDHI KAUSHIK Vs. UNION OF INDIA

Decided On May 26, 2014
Nidhi Kaushik Appellant
V/S
UNION OF INDIA Respondents

JUDGEMENT

(1.) The appellant has challenged the judgment dated 4th September, 2013 whereby the learned Single Judge dismissed her writ petition. The appellant is seeking appointment to the post of Supervisor Trainee (HR) in Bharat Heavy Electronics Ltd. ("BHEL") by setting aside of the order of cancellation of the offer of her appointment. Respondent nos.2 to 4 are the contesting respondents and are hereinafter referred to as "the respondents" instead of respondents no.2 to 4.

(2.) Factual matrix

(3.) Submissions of the Appellant 3.1. The proceedings under Section 12 of the DV Act relating to matrimonial dispute between the appellant's brother and sister-in-law are civil in nature and therefore, there was no suppression/concealment in the bio-data form. 3.2. =Domestic Violence' per se is not an offence under DV Act and no punishment has been provided in the Act. The breach of a protection order under Section 18 of the DV Act is a criminal offence under Section 31 of the DV Act. However, no order was passed under Section 18 of the DV Act in the present case.