Domestic violence sirf “maar-peet” nahi; emotional abuse, economic control, sexual coercion, stalking, sab included ho sakte hain. Civil protection orders survivors ko immediate safety aur stability dene ka tool hain.
Protection orders ka scope wide ho sakta hai:
- Abuser ko contact, approach, ya shared home ke certain areas me aane se rokna,
- Temporary custody or visitation norms for children,
- Maintenance and residence rights – survivor ko ghar se nikalna na padh jaaye,
- Stridhan ya personal belongings wapas dilwana.
Good part yeh hai ki yeh proceedings usually criminal trial se lighter standard pe chalte hain, aur relief relatively jaldi mil sakta hai. Parallel me police complaint bhi possible hai, lekin protection order khud ek independent civil shield hai.
Enforcement key challenge hai. Paper order tabhi meaningful hai jab police aur courts violation ko seriously treat karein. Repeat breach pe stricter penalties, contempt, ya criminal action tak jaa sakta hai.
Survivors ke liye crucial hai ki wo harassment ka record maintain karein – messages, medical reports, neighbour statements – taaki court ke samne pattern clear ho. Law ab “ghar ke andar ka matter” ko purely private issue nahi maanta.