Short Paragraph on Domestic Violence – The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act of 2005, which came into force on 26th October, 2006, is meant 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.
Any harm, injury to health, safety, life, limb or well being or any other act or threatening or coercion, etc. by any adult member of the family constitutes domestic violence. Any woman who is or has been in a domestic or family relationship if is subjected to any act of domestic violence can complain under the Act to the protection officer and the appeal can be made to Sessions Court within 30 days from the order of concerned Magistrate.
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