The Delhi High Court, in Parmal & Anr. v. State & Ors., held that a daughter-in-law cannot claim a right to permanent alternate accommodation from her in-laws under either the Domestic Violence Act, 2005 or the Senior Citizens Act, 2007. The Court clarified that the DV Act only grants a woman the right to reside in a “shared household” and does not create ownership or lifelong housing rights. The case involved an elderly couple who sought eviction of their son and daughter-in-law due to alleged harassment. While the eviction was upheld, the appellate authority had directed the parents-in-law to provide permanent alternate accommodation to the daughter-in-law and her children. The High Court set aside this direction, observing that no statutory provision imposes such an obligation on in-laws. Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav emphasized that the primary duty to maintain and provide shelter rests with the husband. Balancing the rights of senior citizens and the daughter-in-law, the Court awarded monthly financial support but rejected the claim for permanent accommodation.