Domestic Violence (PWDV Act) — Nagpur

Applications under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 — protection orders, residence orders, monetary relief, custody orders, and compensation — before the Judicial Magistrate, First Class, Nagpur. Defence in PWDV proceedings is also undertaken.

Controlling Statutes

Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 (PWDV Act)

Our Process

1. Intake; assessment of the immediate safety position and the relief sought.
2. Drafting and filing of an application under Section 12 of the PWDV Act.
3. Appearance before the Magistrate, recording of evidence, and arguments on interim and final relief.
4. Enforcement of protection or residence orders.
5. Defence work in PWDV applications, where instructed.

Doctrinal Anchors (Key Judgments)

• Indra Sarma v. V.K.V. Sarma ((2013) 15 SCC 755)
• Kamla Neti v. The State of NCT of Delhi (2023 SCC OnLine Del 411)

Courts & Jurisdiction

• Judicial Magistrate First Class, Nagpur