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Orders that can be passed by the magistrate

Section

Purpose of such order

Residence order

Section 17 and section 19

• to secure a permanent home of the woman so that she is not wandering homeless.

Protection order

Section 18, section 25, section 31 and section 32

• to refrain or restrict the spouse from committing domestic violence.

Monetary relief

Section 20

• It is the amount ordered by the court to be paid by the husband to wife for the necessities of wife such as food, shelter, clothing, etc. and for the upbringing of the child.

Custody order

Section 21

• To ascertain the custody of the child.

Compensation order

Section 22

• It is damages or compensation awarded to aggrieved persons for all agony she has faced during the commission of domestic violence.
•  It is like a fine for mental abuse, sexual abuse, emotional distress, etc.