Section 23 Domestic Violence Act: Interim & Ex Parte Orders, Affidavit, Prima Facie Test, Reliefs, Modification & Appeal

A practical guide to Section 23 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005: interim and ex parte orders, Form III affidavit, prima facie test, maintenance, residence, custody, compensation, modification under Section 25 and appeal under Section 29.

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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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