Complaint under DV Act can be filed by a female living with her male partner. A Divisional Bench of the Supreme Court in the case of Ajay Kumar v. Lata alias Sharuti held that in accordance with the proviso to section 2(q) of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 2005, indicated that both, an aggrieved wife out a female living in a relationship in the nature of marriage may file a complaint against the husband or the male partner or any of their relatives, as the case may be. Reddy & Reddy Law Firm, is a full service law firm that has expertise in dealing with matrimonial disputes including Divorce, domestic violence and any such other issues arising out of relationships.