Domestic Violence Complaint
Definition: A Domestic Violence Complaint is a critical legal document used in Indian courts under the General category. It outlines the facts, legal grounds, and prayers sought by the filing party.
Complaint under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005. This document belongs to the General category.
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IN THE COURT OF THE [courtName]
Domestic Violence Case No. _____ of 2024
IN THE MATTER OF:
[complainantName] ... Complainant/Aggrieved Person
VERSUS
[respondentName] ... Respondent
COMPLAINT UNDER SECTION 12 OF THE PROTECTION OF WOMEN FROM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ACT, 2005
MOST RESPECTFULLY SHOWETH:
1. That the Complainant is the [wife/daughter/sister] of the Respondent.
2. That the Complainant and Respondent were living in a shared household at [address].
3. That the Respondent has committed acts of domestic violence against the Complainant by [details].
4. That the Complainant has been subjected to physical, mental, and emotional abuse.
5. That the Complainant is in urgent need of protection and maintenance.
PRAYER:
It is, therefore, most respectfully prayed that this Hon'ble Court may be pleased to:
1. Grant a protection order under Section 18 of the Act;
2. Grant a residence order under Section 19 of the Act;
3. Grant monetary relief under Section 20 of the Act;
4. Award compensation under Section 22 of the Act;
5. Pass any other order as this Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper.
COMPLAINANT
VERIFICATION:
Verified at [place] on this [date] that the contents of paragraphs 1 to 5 are true to my knowledge and belief.