The petitioner alleged that the tribunal’s order was being misused by her in-laws to force her out of her marital home, with her husband’s cooperation. Justice Sandeep Marne, presiding over the case, clarified that while senior citizens deserve a peaceful living environment, their rights cannot supersede those of a woman under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act.The court emphasized that the machinery under the Senior Citizens Act should not be manipulated to undermine a woman’s rights. It noted that the woman’s husband had not vacated the premises as ordered by the tribunal and continued to reside with his parents, indicating that the eviction proceedings were merely a pretext to remove the petitioner from her shared household.Recognizing the woman’s vulnerability and lack of alternative accommodation, the court ruled that she cannot be rendered homeless to ensure the comfort of her in-laws. Moreover, it underscored that a woman living with her in-laws is entitled to the same protection as one residing separately from them, highlighting the need for a balanced approach in such cases.The High Court quashed the tribunal’s eviction order and urged the magistrate to expedite the petitioner’s pending plea under the Domestic Violence Act for the right to remain in her shared residence. This ruling reaffirms women’s rights to their matrimonial homes and underscores the court’s commitment to safeguarding their interests in cases of marital discord and familial disputes.