SHORT ANSWER:
The courts typically process a protection order application under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act within 60 days.
DETAILS:
- The Act mandates that the court should dispose of the application for protection order within 60 days from the date of its filing.
- During this period, the court can provide interim relief such as protection orders, residence orders, and monetary relief.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- If the respondent violates the protection order, they can face legal consequences, including imprisonment or fines.
SOURCE:
- Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005
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