This section explains how the court handles cases under the DV Act. The court should deal with the case quickly, aiming to finish within 60 days. The court can consider reports from Protection Officers and others as evidence. The court can also order counseling for either the woman or the man. If the court finds that domestic violence happened, it can punish the man and make him pay compensation to the woman.
The Magistrate may impose a penalty on the respondent and fix the amount of compensation.
A files a case against B for domestic violence. The court hears the case, considers the Protection Officer's report, and orders B to attend counseling. The court finds B guilty and orders him to pay A compensation.
- •Your case should be handled quickly by the court.
- •You can provide evidence to the court.
- •You may be eligible for compensation if the violence is proven.
📒 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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