Domestic Violence Complaint

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.