Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act
Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act
CHAPTER IV — PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING ORDERS OF RELIEFS · Section 22

Compensation orders

Synced on 13 Aug 2026Text as per India Code

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.

Judgments on Section 22