Government places a strong emphasis on the eradication of violence. In an effort to combat domestic violence, the Domestic Violence Act, 1998, was recently enacted.
What is Domestic Violence?
If these forms of abuse are happening to you or to anyone you know, you can apply for a protection order.
Who may obtain a protection order?
Unless a person is a minor, a mentally retarded person, unconscious or if the court is satisfied that he or she is unable to give the required consent, he or she must give her written consent.
Where can an application for a protection order be made?
When can an application be made?
The abused person does not have to live, work or own business in the area of the court for a specific period. Once granted the protection order is enforceable throughout the country.
To whom should an application for a protection order be made?
What powers do the police have in domestic violence cases?
If you need immediate protection, ask the court foran interim protection order. This order will give you emergency protection until the hearing.
If he or she does appear, the court hears evidence from both of you.
What does an abused person do if the abuser violates the protection order?
impose additional conditions necessary to protect and provide for the safety, health or well-being of the abused person.
How long is the protection order valid?
What if the abused person cannot afford to pay for the protection order to be delivered?
He or she may apply to the clerk of the court for financial assistance.
Everyone deserves the opportunity to grow as a human being and be treated with dignity and respect.