What is the Domestic Violence Act 2005?
The Domestic Violence Act protects aggrieved females and provides relief for victims of domestic violence. The law prohibits domestic violence in the form of physical, emotional, economic and sexual abuse. The law was passed in 2005. The act has many provisions for the protection of women.
Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005
Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act was passed to protect women from abuse by their husbands, live-in partners, or family members. The law was passed in October 2006. The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act of 2005 came into force on October 26, 2006. The Act protects wives and other female live-in partners from abuse by their husbands, other male live-in partners or family members. Women’s are harassed for many reasons and few of them may be for dowry, male child etc.
Domestic Violence Act, 2005 has also provided for many provisions for help of the aggrieved female such as financial help, shelter and medical facilities. In a recent judgement (April 2023) by the Delhi High Court it was held that protection to men under this law is not provided. Gujrat High Court judge a few days back stated that Rape is Rape even if it is done under the veil of marriage.
Table of Content
- What is the Domestic Violence Act 2005?
- Types of Domestic Violence
- Salient features of the Act
- Provisions of the Domestic Violence Act 2005
- Against whom can a complaint be filed?
- Remedies Under Protection of Women from Domestic Violence
- Criticism of the Act
- Recent Happenings
- FAQs on Domestic Violence Prevention Act