Luke’s Place will be intervening at the Supreme Court of Canada in the case of Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia
On February 11th and 12th, 2025 Luke’s Place will appear before the Supreme Court of Canada in Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia – a landmark case that will determine whether there should be a tort of family violence.
This is a historic moment. Survivors of family violence often face significant legal barriers, and this case could change the landscape of legal remedies available to survivors across Canada.
Luke’s Place, along with a number of other organizations, has been granted leave to intervene. In our submissions to the Supreme Court, we plan to address the inadequacy of existing tort law remedies to address the true nature of family violence and the importance of the tort of family violence when it comes to access to justice for survivors.
Watch the live stream of the hearing
Tuesday, February 11th, starting at 9:30 a.m. EST: Submissions from the Appellant, Mrs. Ahluwalia, followed by the respondent, Mr. Ahluwalia.
Wednesday, February 12th, starting at 9:30 a.m. EST: Submissions from the 17 interveners, followed by a brief reply from Mrs. Ahluwalia’s lawyers.
Luke’s Place is scheduled to make oral submissions on Wednesday, February 12th.
We will share updates throughout the hearing—stay tuned. This case is a crucial step toward legal protections for survivors, and we’re grateful for your support in this fight for justice.
