Read the full judgment text of FCMC 009655/2005 on BabelCite. This Family Court judgment was delivered on 26 September 2006 before Deputy District Judge Melloy.
Domestic violence – non-molestation order – ouster order – power of arrest – Domestic Violence Ordinance (Cap 189) – District Court – Matrimonial Causes – Whether non-molestation order should replace undertakings (Yes) – Whether ouster order possible against mother-in-law (No) – Whether husband should be ousted (Yes) – Duration 3 months – Power of arrest attached – Costs to wife – Wife living in refuge – Husband bound over for assault – Ongoing harassment and intimidation
Legal issues: Non-molestation order vs undertakings · Ouster of Madam C · Ouster of husband · Time limits for ouster · Penal notice and power of arrest
Outcome: Non-molestation order granted against husband; Ouster order granted against husband for three months; Ouster order against Madam C refused; Power of arrest and penal notice attached; Costs awarded to wife.
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