Compensation orders
Full Text
In addition to other reliefs as may be granted under this Act, the Magistrate may on an application being made by the aggrieved person, pass an order directing the respondent to pay compensation and damages for the injuries, including mental torture and emotional distress, caused by the acts of domestic violence committed by that respondent.
Plain English Summary
Allows the Magistrate to order the respondent to pay compensation and damages for injuries, including mental torture and emotional distress, in addition to other reliefs.
Key Legal Elements
- Compensation can be ordered in addition to other reliefs under the Act.
- Requires an application by the aggrieved person.
- Covers both physical injuries and non-physical trauma (mental torture and emotional distress).
- Damages must be caused by acts of domestic violence committed by the respondent.
Practical Note
Crucial for addressing non-physical trauma. Unlike typical civil suits for damages, this provides a fast-track remedy before a Magistrate to claim damages for mental and emotional distress.
हिंदी पाठ
इस अधिनियम के अधीन मंजूर की जाने वाली अन्य राहतों के अतिरिक्त, मजिस्ट्रेट, व्यथित व्यक्ति द्वारा आवेदन किए जाने पर, प्रत्यर्थी को उस प्रत्यर्थी द्वारा कारित घरेलू हिंसा के कृत्यों से हुई चोटों, जिसके अंतर्गत मानसिक यातना और भावनात्मक संकट भी हैं, के लिए प्रतिकर और नुकसान का भुगतान करने का निर्देश देते हुए एक आदेश पारित कर सकेगा।