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Compensation under Section 22 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 may be…

Section 22 allows the Magistrate to order compensation and damages "on an application being made by the aggrieved person". A police report, a State Government direction or a…

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Compensation under Section 22 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 may be awarded upon:

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Section 22 allows the Magistrate to order compensation and damages "on an application being made by the aggrieved person". A police report, a State Government direction or a Protection Officer's recommendation does not by itself start this relief.

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