Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act : Jurisdiction. Indian Bare Acts :

Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act,2005

Act No : 43

Section : Jurisdiction.

27. Jurisdiction.-(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.