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.
Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005
Section 22: Compensation orders
Chapter IV — Procedure for Obtaining Orders of Reliefs
Source: official text of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005.