R v. Ahluwalia

R v. Ahluwalia is a landmark legal case in the UK concerning the defense of provocation in murder trials. In this case, a woman named Perminder Ahluwalia killed her abusive husband after enduring years of domestic violence. The court had to decide whether her prolonged abuse could justify her actions as provocation. Ultimately, the case established that individuals who suffer from severe psychological distress due to sustained abuse could use this as a defense—highlighting how emotional and mental factors can be considered in legal contexts when assessing culpability for violent actions.