Women are often considered as a weaker and unequal in patriarchal society, therefore the offences and discriminatory treatment against women remain unheard. Considering this vital situations, India has enacted stringent laws to punish the culprits. Unfortunately, the misuse of these provisions is also seen as a few frivolous complaints were also registered with ulterior motives to harass.
The Protection of Woman from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 provides more effective protection for the victims of violence of any kind occurring within the family. Under the provisions of Act, the victim can file an Application for obtaining a relief by way of a protection order, an order for monetary relief, a custody order, a residence order, a compensation order, or more than one of these.
Section 498A of IPC prescribes imprisonment of upto 3 years and fine for causing cruelty to woman by husband of woman and/or relatives of husband.
The Firm provides complete legal assistance in relation to contesting and pursuing the cases. The Firm advises and drafts all the legal instruments including pleadings before Forums and Court of Law and also appears before the Forums and Court of law.