1. SECTION 21, 22, 23
Section 21 – The Magistrate may grant temporary custody of the child/children to the
AP and if required can also grant visit of children by the respondent.
Section 22 - The Magistrate can pass a residence order directing the respondent to pay
compensation for damage for the injuries, including mental torture and emotional
distress.
Section 23 – The Magistrate, after being satisfied (prima facie) that the respondent may
again commit the act of DV, may grant ex parte order on the basis of an affidavit under
section 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 against the respondent.