The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005
27. Jurisdiction.-
1.
The court of Judicial Magistrate of the first class or the
Metropolitan Magistrate, as the case may be, within the local limits of which-
a.
the person aggrieved permanently or temporarily resides or carries
on business or is employed; or
b.
the respondent resides or carries on business or is employed; or
c.
the cause of action has arisen, shall be the competent court to
grant a protection order and other orders under this Act and to try offences
under this Act.
2. Any order made this Act shall be enforceable throughout India.