If someone is unhappy with the Magistrate's decision in a domestic violence case, they can appeal to a higher court (the Sessions Court). They have 30 days to do this after they receive the Magistrate's order.
A husband, B, is ordered by the Magistrate to pay maintenance to his wife, A. B is unhappy with the order and can appeal to the Sessions Court within 30 days.
- •You have the right to appeal if you disagree with the Magistrate's order.
- •You must appeal within 30 days of receiving the order.
- •Both the aggrieved person and the respondent can appeal.
📒 Legal text sourced from The Gazette of India & AdvocateKhoj Bare Acts Library
⚖️ Content reviewed by Adv. Shailendra Babbar, Seasoned Advocate, with 31 years of legal practice
📚 Act Reference: Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act
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