The Protection Against Domestic Violence Bill. 2013
a result of the domestic violence, the court hearing a claim
for compensation may award such compensation in respect
of the injury or damage or loss as it deems just and
reasonable.
(2) The court hearing a claim for such compensation
may take into account (a) the pain and suffering of the victim, and the nature
and extent of the physical or mental injury
suffered;
(b) the cost of medical treatment for such injuries;
(c) any loss of earnings arising therefrom;
(d) the amount or value of the property taken or
destroyed or damaged;
(e) necessary and reasonable expenses incurred by or
on behalf of the victim when the victim is
compelled to separate or be separated from the
respondent due to the domestic violence, such
as(i)
lodging expenses to be contributed to a safe
place or shelter;
(ii) transport and moving expenses;
(iii) the expenses required in setting up a separate
household which , subject to subsection (3),
may include amounts representing such
housing loan payments or rental payments or
part thereof, in respect of the shared
residence, or alternative _residence, as the case
may be, for such period as the court considers
just and reasonably necessary;
(f) the financial position of the victim as well as that
of the respondent;
(g) the relationship that exists between the parties and
the reasonableness of requiring the respondent to
make or contribute towards such payments;
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