The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 2005

Abstract

This chapter examines the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 2005 in detail. It discusses the specific nature of women's familial rights in India and the implication of the legal rights and legal processes for women experiencing domestic violence. The chapter shows the circumstances that led the enactment of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 2005 and elaborates on the key legal concepts of the Act. The institutional support framework outlined in the Act is elucidated to show ways in which the Act proposes to change the legal structure and processes aimed at supporting survivors of violence.

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