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Section 26: Relief in other suits and legal proceedings

Domestic Voilence actState Act of Punjab · Act 43 of 2005

(1) Any relief available under sections 18, 19,20, 21 and 22 may also be sought in any legal proceeding, before a civil court, family court or a criminal court, affecting the aggrieved person and the respondent whether such proceeding was initiated before or after the commencement of this Act.

(2) Any relief referred to in sub-section (1) may be sought for in addition to and along with any other relief that the aggrieved person may seek in such suit or legal proceeding before a civil or criminal court.

(3) In case any relief has been obtained by the aggrieved person in any proceedings other than a proceeding under this Act, she shall be bound to inform the Magistrate of the grant of such relief.

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ActDomestic Voilence act
Section26
Marginal noteRelief in other suits and legal proceedings
JurisdictionState of Punjab
StatusIn force as published by the source

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