The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 2005 enacted to protect women from domestic violence. Victims of domestic violence often bring a civil suit in addition to criminal proceedings in order to receive compensation for their injuries.
An application regarding domestic violence can be presented to the magistrate seeking one or more reliefs mentioned in sections by:
- The aggrieved person,
- Protection officer on behalf of aggrieved person
- Any other person on behalf of aggrieved person