Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, Sections 18 and 19

Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005—Sections 18 and 19—Protection-cum-residence order—Keeping in view the fact that the couple is childless and the Respondent wife who is at a advanced age of 63 years has herself expressed apprehension of her safety if she were to live alone in a rented accomodation, the petitioner, held, is directed that the respondent be provided with a right of residence where the petitioner is residing, by way of relief under Section 19 of the PWD Act—Protection orders under Section 18 are also passed in favour of the Respondent.