Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005

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Section 22

Compensation orders

Chapter 4: Procedure for obtaining orders of reliefs

In addition to other reliefs as may be granted under this Act, the Magistrate may on an application being made by the aggrieved person, pass an order directing the respondent to pay compensation and damages for the injuries, including mental torture and emotional distress, caused by the acts of domestic violence committed by that respondent.

The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 (Act No. 43 of 2005). From the updated text on India Code, with later amendments. Being checked against the official copy; amendment notes are not shown yet.

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