Types of Court Orders
Different types of orders courts can pass in domestic violence cases
Types of Court Orders
Various orders that can be passed by the Magistrate in domestic violence cases
Available Court Orders
Residence Protection: Direct that the women shall not be evicted or excluded from the household or any part of it
Counselling: Upon finding the complaint to be genuine, the Magistrate may direct the Husband or the Woman to undergo counselling
Protection Order: Pass a protection order, providing protection to the women which shall remain in force till the Woman applies for discharge
Monetary Relief: Grant monetary relief to meet the expenses incurred and losses suffered by the Woman and any child of the Woman due to domestic violence
Custody Orders: Grant custody orders of any child or children of Woman
Compensation: Compensation/damages for the injuries including mental torture and emotional distress caused by domestic violence
Interim Relief: Interim relief as required by the circumstances
Order Modification
If upon receipt of an application from a Woman, the Magistrate is satisfied that the circumstances so require, he may alter, modify, or revoke an order after recording the reasons in writing.