Residence Orders Under the Domestic Violence Act: Shared Household, In-Laws’ Property, Alternate Accommodation, Police Aid and Appeal

A practical guide to Sections 17 and 19 of the Domestic Violence Act: shared household, in-laws’ property, residence and eviction orders, alternate accommodation, police assistance and appeals.

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Monetary Relief under Domestic Violence Act: Maintenance, Compensation and Residence

Monetary relief under Domestic Violence Act, 2005 is a financial remedy that may be granted by the Magistrate to meet expenses and losses suffered by an aggrieved woman and her child because of domestic violence. Under Section 20, monetary relief may include loss of earnings, medical expenses, loss caused by damage or removal of property,...

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