Write a story on your own based on the implementation of “ Protection of
women from Domestic Violence Act” and how this bill has helped to protect
women.
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Answer:
The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 2005 is an Act of the Parliament of India enacted to protect women from domestic violence. It was brought into force by the Indian government from 26 October 2006. The Act provides for the first time in Indian law a definition of "domestic violence", with this definition being broad and including not only physical violence, but also other forms of violence such as emotional/verbal, sexual, and economic abuse. It is a civil law meant primarily for protection orders and not for meant to be enforced criminally.
Long title
An Act to provide for more effective protection of the rights of women guaranteed under the Constitution who are victims of violence of any kind occurring within the family and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
Citation
Act No. 43 of 2006
Enacted by
Parliament of India
Assented to
13 September 2005
Commenced
26 October 2006
Status: In force