You Need Contact to Stop
A protection order can restrain further violence and communication without requiring a criminal conviction first.
وَلَا يَجْرِمَنَّكُمْ شَنَآنُ قَوْمٍ عَلَىٰ أَلَّا تَعْدِلُوا ۚ اعْدِلُوا هُوَ أَقْرَبُ لِلتَّقْوَىٰ
وَلَا يَجْرِمَنَّكُمْ شَنَآنُ قَوْمٍ عَلَىٰ أَلَّا تَعْدِلُوا ۚ اعْدِلُوا هُوَ أَقْرَبُ لِلتَّقْوَىٰ
“Standing with survivors. Fighting for justice.”
Domestic violence/abuse lawyer Pakistan
At QDC Law, we stand firmly with survivors of domestic violence and abuse, offering compassionate, confidential, and effective legal support. Our experienced Domestic Violence Lawyers in Pakistan help victims of physical, emotional, psychological, and financial abuse seek justice and protection under the law.
We assist clients in obtaining protective orders, filing criminal complaints, and securing legal remedies under the Domestic Violence (Prevention and Protection) Act and other relevant Pakistani laws. Our team ensures every case is handled with sensitivity and discretion, empowering victims to regain safety, dignity, and peace of mind.
Our Domestic Violence Legal Services include:
Filing protection and restraining orders
Legal representation in domestic abuse and harassment cases
Assistance with shelter and safety measures
Counseling and legal advice for survivors
Coordination with law enforcement and women’s protection centers
📌 Why choose us?
We are committed to being your voice in difficult times — offering strength, support, and justice when you need it most.
Domestic Violence & Abuse — Pakistan
Domestic Violence Lawyer in Pakistan
Protection That Starts Today
Whether you need an urgent protection order, you have been threatened with eviction from your own home, or you are simply trying to understand what the law allows before you do anything — Qadir Chambers explains your options in confidence and acts quickly when action is needed. Without judgement. At your pace.
Confidential — including from your family. We will not contact you unless you tell us it is safe to do so.
Confidential advice · urgent applications
Immediate support
If You Need Help Right Now
You do not need a lawyer before you call any of these services. Several operate around the clock.
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Police emergencyNationwide emergency line.
1043
Punjab Women’s HelplinePsychosocial support.
1099
Ministry of Human RightsFree legal advice, counselling and referral.
1098
MadadgaarGender-based violence and child protection.
0800 39393
Digital Rights FoundationOnline harassment and image-based abuse.
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Who comes to us
Most People Who Contact Us Have Been Told Nothing Can Be Done
They have been told it is a private matter, that without visible injuries there is nothing to act on, or that leaving means losing the house and the children. Pakistani provincial law provides civil remedies that can operate without waiting for a criminal trial.
You Are Threatened With Eviction
A residence order can prevent eviction from the marital home; the right does not depend on whose name the property is in.
The Abuse Is Not Physical
Psychological abuse, economic abuse, stalking and cyber harassment are recognised in the Punjab statute.
You Have Nowhere to Go
Protection systems include shelter homes and protection centres, and the court can order relocation where appropriate.
You Cannot Afford to Leave
A monetary order can address medical expenses, lost earnings, damaged property, rent, meals and maintenance.
You Are Frightened of Making It Worse
We talk through the realistic consequences of each option — including doing nothing for now — before anything is filed.
Provincial statutes · Punjab Act 2016 · Sindh Act 2013
What the Law Actually Provides — And Which Law Applies to You
Domestic violence law in Pakistan is provincial, not federal. The province you live in determines the remedies and procedure that apply.
Section 7 · Punjab Act 2016
Protection Order
A complaint is made under section 4. Section 6 permits interim relief at an early stage, followed by a protection order restraining the defendant where the court is satisfied.
Section 8 · Punjab Act 2016
Residence Order
The court may restrain eviction from the marital home or direct relocation to a dar-ul-aman or another location of the aggrieved person’s choosing.
Section 9 · Punjab Act 2016
Monetary Order
The court may award monetary relief for economic abuse, medical costs, lost or destroyed property, reasonable rent and meals, and maintenance for a specified period.
Provincial domestic violence legislation
| Jurisdiction | Statute |
|---|---|
| Sindh | Domestic Violence (Prevention and Protection) Act 2013 — the first in Pakistan |
| Balochistan | Domestic Violence (Prevention and Protection) Act 2014 |
| Punjab | Punjab Protection of Women against Violence Act 2016 |
| Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | Domestic Violence against Women (Prevention and Protection) Act 2021 |
| Islamabad Capital Territory | Position has changed more than once — confirm the current statute before relying on it |
Important enforcement points
Breach Is an Offence, Not a Formality
Under section 20, breach of an interim, protection, residence or monetary order — or unlawful interference with a GPS tracker — can lead to imprisonment and a substantial fine. Repeat violations carry a longer term.
Appeals are time-limited
Under section 22, an appeal may be made to the court of sessions within thirty days of communication of the order, and the sessions court is to decide the appeal within sixty days.
What we do
Domestic Violence and Abuse Services in Pakistan — Urgent and Considered
Some clients need an application filed this week. Others need six months to think. Qadir Chambers works at whichever pace is safe for you.
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Protection Order Lawyer Punjab
We prepare and file the section 4 complaint, seek section 6 interim relief where urgent, and pursue the section 7 protection order.
Urgent applications02
Residence Orders
We advise on restraining eviction from the marital home or seeking safe relocation under section 8, based on what best serves your circumstances.
Housing protection03
Monetary Orders
We pursue relief for economic abuse, medical expenses, lost earnings, damaged property, reasonable rent, meals and maintenance.
Financial relief04
Domestic Violence FIR Lawyer
We explain the criminal route, including FIR registration, medico-legal examination and evidence preservation, before you decide whether to pursue it.
Criminal route05
Enforcement After a Breach
An ignored order is not the end of the matter. We bring enforcement proceedings and document the pattern of breach.
Enforcement06
Cyber Harassment & Stalking
We advise on evidence preservation, takedown and complaint routes, and how digital conduct may support a protection order application.
Digital evidence07
Custody, Maintenance & Dissolution
Protection can sit alongside Family Court proceedings for custody, maintenance, dowry recovery and dissolution. We coordinate the strategy.
Family proceedings08
Overseas Pakistani Families
We advise families abroad on which provincial protection system applies, how to instruct us, and what local support can be arranged.
Online consultationNeed to talk first?
You can ask questions before deciding anything.
A confidential consultation can be used simply to understand the options and their practical consequences.
Book a consultationKey statutory points
The Framework in Four Quick Facts
These are legal-reference points from the Punjab framework and the provincial legislation summary.
Section 7Protection order; section 6 allows interim relief at an early stage.
30 / 60 daysAppeal window and the sessions court decision period under section 22.
Rs 50k–200kFine range for breach under section 20, alongside potential imprisonment.
4 provincesSindh 2013, Balochistan 2014, Punjab 2016, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 2021.
Why Qadir Chambers
You Will Be Believed, and You Will Be Told the Truth About Your Options
The most useful thing we do is often the first conversation, in which nothing is filed and nothing is decided.
- Practice under the provincial domestic violence statutes and the Family Courts Act 1964
- Urgent interim applications where safety requires immediate relief
- Advice on the civil route, criminal route, or both, with consequences set out plainly
- Evidence preservation — medico-legal, digital, financial and documentary
- Representation in Lahore, Karachi and Islamabad
- Complete confidentiality, including from your own family
- Advice in plain language, in English or Urdu
15Police emergency line, nationwide.
1043Punjab Women’s Toll-Free Helpline.
1099Ministry of Human Rights national helpline.
EN / URAdvice available in plain English or Urdu.
How it works
From First Contact to Protection Order
You do not need to know the law. That is what we are here for.
1
Confidential Consultation
You tell us what has happened, at whatever level of detail you can manage.
2
Safety & Evidence
We identify immediate safety issues and preserve medical, digital and financial evidence.
3
Choose the Route
Civil protection, criminal complaint, or both — explained before you decide.
4
File & Seek Interim Relief
Where urgent, we ask the court for interim protection rather than waiting for the full hearing.
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Obtain the Order
We pursue the protection, residence or monetary order that fits your circumstances.
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Enforce & Plan Next Steps
We act on any breach and coordinate related custody, maintenance or dissolution proceedings.
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Families abroad often learn of abuse at a distance and do not know what can be done from outside Pakistan. We advise on the provincial protection system, practical local support and the limits of what can be done without the affected person’s authorisation.Book an online consultation
Common questions
Domestic Violence Questions People Ask in Pakistan
No. The provincial domestic violence statutes provide civil remedies that run separately from the criminal process. In Punjab, a complaint may be made under section 4 and the court may grant a protection, residence or monetary order. Criminal proceedings may be pursued in parallel, but they are not a precondition.
Section 5 of the Punjab Act recognises a right to reside in the house, and section 8 allows the court to pass a residence order preventing eviction from the marital home. Ownership of the property is not the test.
Under section 20, breach of an interim, protection, residence or monetary order — or unlawful interference with a GPS tracker — is punishable with imprisonment and a substantial fine. Repeat violation carries a longer term.
Yes. The Punjab Act extends beyond physical violence to psychological abuse, economic abuse, stalking and cybercrime. Economic abuse can include withholding money, controlling access to earnings or removing property.
Domestic violence law in Pakistan is provincial. Sindh legislated in 2013, Balochistan in 2014, Punjab in 2016 and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in 2021. The remedies and procedures differ, so the province in which you live determines the route.
It depends on the province. The Punjab Act is framed around a female aggrieved person of any age, while the Sindh and Balochistan statutes are drafted more broadly. Anyone experiencing abuse should take advice on the position in their province.
Your consultation with us is confidential, including from your family. We explain which steps can be taken without disclosure and which require a court application before anything is filed.
Yes. We advise overseas Pakistani families on what can be done for a relative in Pakistan, how to instruct us, what local support can be arranged and which provincial protection system applies. A complaint generally has to come from, or be authorised by, the person affected.
Confidential consultation
You Do Not Have to Decide Anything Today. You Can Just Ask.
A first consultation can be used simply to understand what the law where you live allows. You can ask questions, understand the consequences, and decide what — if anything — you want to do next.
All consultations are completely confidential.