Abduction of a woman (Section 366 of the I.P.C.)

Kidnapping/abducting a woman

Abetment of suicide of a married woman
(Section 306 of the I.P.C)

The commission of suicide by a married woman is said to have been abetted by her husband/in-laws...

Bigamy (Section 494 of the I.P.C.)

Marrying again during the lifetime of the husband/wife.

Domestic Violence

Domestic violence (also known as domestic abuse, spousal abuse, or intimate partner violence) occurs when a family member, partner or ex-partner attempts to physically or psychologically dominate another

Criminal breach of trust (Section 406 of the I.P.C.)

If the woman has given her streedhan or other property to her husband/in-laws for safekeeping, they are merely trustees. They are bound to return the same when demanded by her. If they misappropriate or dispose of the property, or convert it to their own use. They commit the offence of criminal breach of trust, and can be prosecuted for the same.

Dowry related crimes Offences under the Dowry Prohibition Act 1961

nder Section 2 of DPA - Any property or valuable security, which is given or agreed to be given, directly or indirectly by one party to a marriage to the other party to the marriage, or by parents of either party to a marriage or by any other person, to either party to the marriage, or to any other person; at or before or anytime after the marriage, in connection with the marriage.

Rape (Section 375 of the I.P.C)

Rape is forceful sexual intercourse/penetration with a woman...

Insulting the modesty of a woman
(Section 509 of the I.P.C)

A person commits the offence of insulting the modesty of a woman when...

Outraging the modesty of a woman
(section 354 of the I.P.C.)

A person commits the offence when he - assaults a woman, uses criminal force on her, intends to outrage her modesty or knowing that by doing so he is likely to outrage her modesty.

Sec. 18 - Protection order

Prohibiting the respondent form:

• Committing act of violence.
• Aiding and abetting in the commission of domestic violence.
• Entering place of employment or school in case of a child.
• Alienating assets, bank accounts, Stridhan is any property they hold separately or jointly.

Sec. 19 - Residence Order

• To remove the abuser from the ‘shared household’s,
• Restraining the abuser from the entering any portion of the household where the victim resides.
• Direct the respondent to secure alternate accommodation.
• Restrain the abuser from alienating or disposing off the shared household.

Sec. 20 - Monetary Relief

The victim is entitled to

• Expenses incurred
• Loss suffered
• Medical expenses
• Loss to property
• Maintenance for herself and children. (The Court can direct the employer or debtor of the Respondent to make payment directly to the victim or deposit in court the amount ordered by the Magistrate)

Sec.21 - Custody Order

The Court can grant

• Custody of the child or children to the aggrieved person during the pendency of any application
• Magistrate can deny visitation rights to the respondent if such visit is harmful to the child

Sec.22 - Compensation Order

In addition to any other relief’s the Magistrate may also grant compensation orders for

• Damages for injuries, including for mental torture and emotional distress caused by the act of domestic violence.

General Order

Stop the domestic violence complained or reported

Special Orders

• Remove himself / stay away from your place of residence or workplace.
• Stop making any attempts to meet you.
• Stop talking to you about marriage or forcing you to meet a particular person of his/her choice for marriage.
• Stop calling you over phone or making any attempts to communicate to you by letter, e-mail, etc.
• Stay away from the school of your child / children or any other place where you and your children visit.
• Surrender possession of firearms, any other dangerous substance.
• Not to acquire possessionof firearms, any other weapon or any to her dangerous substance and not to be in possession of any similar article.
• Not to consume alcohol or drugs with similar effect which led to violence in the past.
• Any other measure required for ensuring you or your child’s safety