1. Aggrieved person: A woman who has experienced domestic violence in a domestic relationship and seeks protection or relief.
2. Domestic relationship: A relationship where the aggrieved person and the respondent live together or have lived together in a shared household.
3. Domestic violence: Any act, omission, or conduct causing harm or endangering the health, safety, or well-being of the aggrieved person.
4. Protection order: A legal directive issued by the Magistrate to prevent the respondent from committing further acts of domestic violence.
5. Residence order: A legal order that ensures the aggrieved person’s safety in the shared household and may require the respondent to vacate the premises.
6. Monetary relief order: An order issued by the Magistrate to provide financial compensation to the aggrieved person for losses due to domestic violence.
7. Custody order: A directive issued by the Magistrate regarding the custody of children affected by domestic violence.
8. Compensation order: A legal order requiring the respondent to compensate the aggrieved person for the harm, including emotional distress caused by domestic violence.
9. Protection Officer: A designated person who assists women in obtaining relief under the Act and ensures the implementation of orders.
10. Shared household: A dwelling where the aggrieved person resides or has lived with the respondent in a domestic relationship.