(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
- the person aggrieved permanently or temporarily resides or carries on business or is employed; or
- the respondent resides or carries on business or is employed; or
- 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 under this Act shall be enforceable throughout India.