law: The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005
  22. Compensation orders.-
  In addition to other reliefs as
  
  may be granted under this Act, the Magistrate may on an application being made
  
  by the aggrieved person, pass an order directing the respondent to pay
  
  compensation and damages for the injuries, including mental torture and
  
  emotional distress, caused by the acts of domestic violence committed by that
  
  respondent.