Question

According to Section 27 of the Domestic Violence Act, who is allowed to invoke the law?

• A. Foreign citizens
• B. NRIs (Non-Resident Indians)
• C. Persons whose families belong to the jurisdiction of the family court
• D. All of the above

Hint:

Domestic Violence Act has broad jurisdiction to ensure access to justice.
Includes NRIs and foreign citizens if legal conditions are met.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Section 27 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 provides jurisdiction to courts where the aggrieved person resides, is employed, or where the incident occurred.
It allows foreign citizens, NRIs, and persons with family in jurisdictional areas to invoke the law.