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Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act
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Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act
Published: 13 September 2005
Source: Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India
Last amended: 2013
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Provides protection to women from domestic violence and abuse within the family.
The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 provides protection to women against domestic violence, including physical, sexual, verbal, emotional, and economic abuse. It allows women to seek protection orders, residence orders, custody orders, and compensation orders.