Practice Area

Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence

Overview

Understanding This Practice Area

Matters under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 require prompt and careful handling. Assistance is provided in filing and defending applications for protection orders, residence orders, and monetary relief before the competent Magistrate.

Legal Process

How the Matter Proceeds

  1. 01 Confidential consultation to record the sequence of events
  2. 02 Advice on available reliefs — protection, residence, monetary, and custody orders
  3. 03 Drafting and filing of the Domestic Incident Report and application
  4. 04 Representation at hearings before the Magistrate
  5. 05 Coordination with Protection Officers where required

Who Needs This

Is This Relevant to You?

Individuals seeking protection under the Act, as well as respondents who require a considered legal defence to allegations raised against them.

FAQs

Complaints under the Act are filed before the Judicial Magistrate having jurisdiction, often with the assistance of a Protection Officer.

Reliefs may include protection orders, residence orders, monetary relief, custody orders, and compensation, depending on the facts of the case.