The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005
26. Relief in other suits
and legal proceedings.-
1.
Any relief available under sections 18, 19, 20, 21 and 22 may also be sought in any legal
proceeding, before a civil court, family court or a criminal court, affecting
the aggrieved person and the respondent whether such proceeding was initiated
before or after the commencement of this Act.
2. Any relief referred to in sub‑section (1) may be sought for
in addition to and along with any other relief that the aggrieved person may
seek in such suit or legal proceeding before a civil or criminal court.
3. In case any relief has been obtained by the aggrieved person in
any proceedings other than a proceeding under this Act, she shall be bound to
inform the Magistrate of the grant of such relief.