Section 29 of PWDVA : Section 29: Appeal

Explanation using Example

Imagine a situation where a woman named Priya has obtained a protection order against her husband, Rohan, due to domestic violence. The order was issued by a Magistrate on January 1st, and it was served to Rohan on January 5th. Rohan disagrees with the order and believes it was unjust. According to Section 29 of The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, Rohan has the right to appeal against this order. He must file his appeal to the Court of Session by February 4th, which is within thirty days from the date the order was served to him, not from the date the order was made by the Magistrate.