Background
Where did the Ahluwalias first meet?
India
What type of law is this case mainly under?
Civil/Tort/Family
What is precedent?
Lower courts following decisions made by higher courts
How long were they married?
16 years
What is a tort?
A civil wrong that harms another person
Which court made the final decision?
Supreme Court of Canada
What did Kuldeep (plaintiff) seek through the court case?
Justice and financial compensation
What is the goal of a civil lawsuit?
Compensation for harm suffered / money damages
What new tort did the Supreme Court create?
Intimate Partner Violence