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Domestic Violence

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    Women in India are protected from being abused physically, psychologically, verbally, emotionally, sexually or monetarily by their family. The law not only protects them from their husband/partner but anyone (male or female) in their family or their husband’s family. This explainer provides information on the domestic violence law and steps for legal action women can take.

    What are the laws being discussed?

    This explainer discusses the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 2005, The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Rules, 2006and the Indian Penal Code, 1860.

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    What is a domestic incident report?
    NyaayaNyaaya answered 1 month ago • Domestic Violence
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    What evidence will be used to prove domestic violence that is verbal or emotional on the court?
    Adrija JayanthyAdrija Jayanthy answered 2 years ago • Domestic Violence
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    What if my husband does not follow the Protection Order that he was given for subjecting me to domestic violence?
    Adrija JayanthyAdrija Jayanthy answered 2 years ago • Domestic Violence
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    If I leave my house because of domestic violence, will I be able to see my children again?
    Adrija JayanthyAdrija Jayanthy answered 2 years ago • Domestic Violence
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    The Counsellor who was appointed to counsel me and my husband for domestic violence knows my husband. Is this fine?
    Adrija JayanthyAdrija Jayanthy answered 2 years ago • Domestic Violence
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    The Counsellor appointed to help me deal with domestic violence is a man. I am not comfortable. Can I do something about this?
    Adrija JayanthyAdrija Jayanthy answered 2 years ago • Domestic Violence
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    Are minors protected from domestic violence?
    AvatarMalavika Rajkumar answered 2 years ago • Domestic Violence
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    What is “relationship in the nature of marriage” under law on domestic violence?
    AvatarMalavika Rajkumar answered 2 years ago • Domestic Violence
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    Do I have to pay a fee to the Protection Officer or Service Provider that I have found to help me deal with domestic violence?
    AvatarMalavika Rajkumar answered 2 years ago • Domestic Violence
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    Will an FIR be filed for domestic violence?
    AvatarMalavika Rajkumar answered 2 years ago • Domestic Violence
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    Where and how can I find a Protection Officer for domestic violence?
    AvatarMalavika Rajkumar answered 2 years ago • Domestic Violence
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    When can a complaint be filed for domestic violence?
    AvatarMalavika Rajkumar answered 2 years ago • Domestic Violence
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    How do I know my husband is subjecting me to domestic abuse/violence?
    AvatarMalavika Rajkumar answered 2 years ago • Domestic Violence
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    Can you also file a case under the domestic violence law for dowry harassment?
    AvatarMalavika Rajkumar answered 2 years ago • Domestic Violence, Dowry
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    What if the police officer refuses to lodge my complaint?
    AvatarMalavika Rajkumar answered 2 years ago • Domestic Violence
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    I was assigned to a shelter home, but my husband and his family still harass me there. What can I do?
    AvatarMalavika Rajkumar answered 2 years ago • Domestic Violence
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    What if my husband continues to subject me to domestic abuse me while counselling is in progress?
    Adrija JayanthyAdrija Jayanthy answered 2 years ago • Domestic Violence
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    Does my husband have to be present for the Magistrate to pass an order?
    Adrija JayanthyAdrija Jayanthy answered 2 years ago • Domestic Violence
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    Can I file a case against my mother-in-law or my brother?
    Adrija JayanthyAdrija Jayanthy answered 2 years ago • Domestic Violence
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    I am in a live-in-relationship and my partner abused me. Can I file a complaint under this Act?
    Adrija JayanthyAdrija Jayanthy answered 2 years ago • Domestic Violence
    252 views1 answers0 votes
    There is no Protection Officer or Service Provider in the region I live, what can I do if I am facing domestic violence?
    Adrija JayanthyAdrija Jayanthy answered 2 years ago • Domestic Violence
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    Can I claim a residence order even if I am not the owner of that house?
    Adrija JayanthyAdrija Jayanthy answered 2 years ago • Domestic Violence
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