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.
CHAPTER IV PROCEDURE FOR OBTAININGORDERS OF RELIEFS
Section 22: Compensation orders
The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005
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1. Under Section 22 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, the Magistrate may, on an application by the aggrieved person, direct the respondent to pay compensation and damages for the injuries caused by acts of domestic violence, including: