Est. 5–10 days total
Assess immediate safety, document injuries/evidence, advise on protection options
1 dayCourt may grant immediate interim protection order, residence order, or separation
1-2 weeksAfter hearings, court grants long-term protection order with specific prohibitions
1-3 monthsFile application for protection order under Protection Against Domestic Violence Act (provincial laws)
1-2 daysIf violence caused injury, file FIR under PPC (assault, hurt, criminal intimidation)
1-2 daysAssess immediate safety, document injuries/evidence, advise on protection options
1 dayFile application for protection order under Protection Against Domestic Violence Act (provincial laws)
1-2 daysCourt may grant immediate interim protection order, residence order, or separation
1-2 weeksIf violence caused injury, file FIR under PPC (assault, hurt, criminal intimidation)
1-2 daysAfter hearings, court grants long-term protection order with specific prohibitions
1-3 months