A Magistrate may exercise jurisdiction under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005…

Section 27 gives jurisdiction to the Judicial Magistrate of the first class or Metropolitan Magistrate within whose local limits the aggrieved person permanently or temporarily resides or carries on business or is employed, the respondent resides or carries on business or is employed, or the cause of action has arisen. The aggrieved person's permanent residence is not required, and the Protection Officer's posting does not fix jurisdiction.