If someone is facing domestic violence, they can ask a Magistrate (a judge) for help. They can file an application, either themselves, through a Protection Officer, or someone else on their behalf, to get orders to stop the violence.
A woman, A, is being abused by her husband, B. A can file an application to the Magistrate, asking for protection orders to stop B from harassing her.
- •You have the right to file an application to the Magistrate if you are a victim of domestic violence.
- •You can seek help from a Protection Officer to file the application.
- •You can ask for various orders, like protection from further violence or financial relief.
📒 Legal text sourced from The Gazette of India & AdvocateKhoj Bare Acts Library
⚖️ Content reviewed by Adv. Shailendra Babbar, Seasoned Advocate, with 31 years of legal practice
📚 Act Reference: Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act
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