The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act

Application of Magistrate

Service of notice

Counselling

Assistance of welfare expert

Proceedings to be held in camera

Right to reside in a shared household

Protection orders

Residence orders

Monetary reliefs

Custody orders

Compensation orders

Power to grant interim and ex parte orders

Court to give copies of order free of cost

Duration of orders

Relief in other suits and legal proceedings

Jurisdiction

Procedure

Appeal


PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING ORDERS OF RELIEFS


In addition to other reliefs as may be granted under this Act, the
Magistrate may on an application being made by the aggrieved person, pass an order directing the
respondent to pay compensation and damages for the injuries, including mental torture and emotional
distress, caused by the acts of domestic violence committed by that respondent.

LAWGIST

# 22 Compensation orders