https://www.scconline.com/blog/post/2018/04/16/an-applicant-under-s-12-of-the-domestic-violence-act-2005-is-permitted-to-give-evidence-by-way-of-an-affidavit/
An applicant under Section 12 of the Domestic Violence Act, 2005 is permitted to give evidence by way of an affidavit