Extra- marital partner can’t be respondent; Karnataka HC The Hon’ble Court observed that when Husband is having extra- marital affair, the concerned partner cannot be made respondent in Domestic Violence Act Proceedings. "Section 2(q) of the Act makes it clear that only those persons who have been in the domestic relationship can be made as respondent.” Reddy & Reddy Law firm is a team of legal experts having extensive knowledge and experience in Family litigation matters. They deal with disputes relating to marriage, divorce, domestic violence, adoption, succession and related issues.