Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Lawyers in Delhi NCR
Home should be the safest place in the world, but for many women it is not. Domestic violence means any kind of abuse by a husband, partner or family member living in the same household. It is not only physical violence such as hitting or pushing. The law also recognises emotional and verbal abuse like insults and threats, sexual abuse, and economic abuse, such as taking away a woman's salary, jewellery or access to money. If you are living with any of these, please know that you are not alone and the law is firmly on your side. If you are in immediate danger, call the emergency number 112 or the women helpline 181 first.
What Laws Protect Against Domestic Violence?
Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005
This is a civil law designed to give women quick, practical protection. It covers wives, women in live-in relationships, mothers, sisters and daughters who have lived in a shared household with the abuser. A Magistrate can pass five main kinds of orders: a protection order stopping the abuser from committing violence or contacting you, a residence order protecting your right to stay in the shared home, monetary relief for expenses and lost earnings, temporary custody of your children, and compensation for the harm you have suffered. Urgent interim orders can be passed even before the final hearing. Breaking a protection order is itself a crime, punishable with jail of up to one year, a fine of up to twenty thousand rupees, or both.
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (replacing the IPC)
From 1 July 2024, the old Section 498A IPC on cruelty by a husband or his relatives became Sections 85 and 86 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Cruelty includes conduct that is likely to drive a woman to harm herself or that seriously endangers her life, health or mental wellbeing. It is punishable with up to three years in prison and a fine. The BNS also covers hurt, criminal intimidation and other offences.
Other Supporting Laws
Section 144 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (formerly Section 125 CrPC) allows a woman to claim monthly maintenance, and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, which replaced the Evidence Act, governs how proof such as medical records, messages and recordings is presented in court.
What Our Lawyers Do
Our lawyers specialise in securing fast, effective protection for women facing abuse across Delhi NCR. Our lawyers file domestic violence applications before the Mahila courts and Magistrates at Saket, Tis Hazari, Rohini, Dwarka, Karkardooma and Patiala House, and in Gurugram and Noida, and press for urgent interim orders so you can stay safely in your home.
Our lawyers help you work with Protection Officers and the police, guide you in preserving evidence such as photographs, medical reports and chats, and pursue recovery of your streedhan and belongings. Our lawyers also claim maintenance for you and your children, and seek temporary custody where needed.
Every case is handled with complete confidentiality. Where abuse is linked to dowry demands, our team works with our dowry harassment lawyers, and if you decide to end the marriage, our divorce lawyers can guide you through the next steps. We also give fair, careful advice to families who believe they have been falsely accused, because justice must be balanced.
You Do Not Have to Wait
You do not need to leave your home, file for divorce or first go to the police before seeking protection under the Domestic Violence Act. A single conversation with an experienced domestic violence lawyer in Delhi can help you understand your options and create a safety plan.
As the Leading Law firm in Delhi NCR regarding domestic violence, we provide a comprehensive representation that puts your safety, dignity and peace of mind first. Our lawyers respond quickly, speak to you with sensitivity and fight firmly for the orders you need. Reach out to our chambers today for a confidential consultation and take the first step towards a life free from fear.