Under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, a woman in India can seek multiple legal reliefs if she faces physical, emotional, verbal, sexual, or economic abuse in a domestic relationship.
Key reliefs available:
Protection Order:
The court can stop the abuser from committing any further acts of violence, harassment, or contact with the woman.
Residence Order:
The woman has the right to live in the shared household and cannot be forcibly evicted, even if she does not own the property.
Monetary Relief:
The court can direct the husband or respondent to provide financial support for medical expenses, loss of income, and basic living needs.
Custody Order:
Temporary custody of children can be granted to the mother if it is in the child’s best interest.
Compensation Order:
The court may order compensation for mental torture, emotional distress, or physical injuries suffered due to domestic violence.
Protection from Eviction or Harassment:
The woman can be safeguarded from being thrown out of her home or threatened.
Right to Shelter and Support Services:
She may also get help from shelter homes, counseling services, and legal aid.
