(1) The court of Judicial Magistrate of the first class or the Metropolitan Magistrate, as the case may be, within the local limits of which- a) the person aggrieved permanently or temporarily resides or carries on
business or is employed; or b) the respondent resides or carries on business or is employed; or c) the cause of action has arisen, shall be the competent court to grant a protection order and other orders under this Act and to try offences under this Act.
(2) Any order made under this Act shall be enforceable throughout India.