Protection Orders (Section 18)
Court orders prohibiting domestic violence and related acts
What is a Protection Order?
After providing an opportunity for a hearing to the aggrieved woman and the respondent, and upon being prima facie satisfied that domestic violence has occurred or is likely to occur, the Magistrate can pass a protection order in favor of the woman.
Prohibitions Under Protection Order
Committing Domestic Violence: The respondent is prohibited from committing any act of domestic violence
Aiding Violence: Aiding or abetting in the commission of any act of domestic violence
Entering Places: Entering the aggrieved woman's place of employment or, if the victim is a child, its school or any other place the woman frequents
Communication: Attempting to communicate with the woman in any form, including personal, oral, written, electronic, or telephonic contact
Asset Alienation: Alienating any assets, operating bank lockers, or operating bank accounts used jointly or singly by the parties, including her stridhan or any other property, without permission from the Magistrate
Violence to Others: Causing violence to the woman's dependants, relatives, or any person who assists her against the domestic violence
Other Acts: Committing any other act as specifically detailed in the protection order