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What legal remedies are available in case of cruelty or domestic violence?

Posted by jobseeker Garima Rajput | Approved
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Legal remedies for cruelty or domestic violence include filing a complaint under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act (PWDVA), seeking protection orders, residence orders, and maintenance, and pursuing criminal charges under relevant IPC sections like 498A for cruelty. Victims can also request counseling and legal aid.








Answered by jobseeker Krish Chandna | Approved

Legal remedies for cruelty or domestic violence include filing a complaint under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, seeking protection orders, residence orders, monetary relief, custody orders, and compensation. Criminal charges can also be pursued under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code.

Answered by jobseeker Lavanya Bhardwaj | Approved

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