Protection of Women From Domestic Violence Act-2005

1. ProtectionofWomenFromDomesticViolence
Act-2005
Anju Gandhi

4. What is Domestic Violence?
Domestic violence is
a pattern of abusive
behaviour in any
relationship that is
used by one partner
to gain or maintain
power and control
over another intimate
partner.

11. Protection of Women from Domestic
Violence Act, 2005

13. OBJECTIVES OF THE ACT
To prevent domestic violence by creating awareness about the
issue and promoting a societal shift towards non-violence.
• To ensure that those who commit acts of violence are brought
to justice and face appropriate legal consequences.
• To establish a comprehensive legal framework to address
domestic violence that provides survivors of domestic violence
with legal remedies, protection orders, and access to support
services.
• To provide medical assistance, counseling, shelter, and
rehabilitation facilities to help survivors rebuild their lives and
regain their independence.

15. How Law can help you?

18. Penalty or Punishment
Section 31 of the Domestic Violence Act, 2005: It deals with the 'Penalty for breach
of protection order by respondent'. If the respondent breaches the protection order,
he/she is punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to 1 year and
with a fine which may extend to 20,000 rupees or both.
Section 28 of the Domestic Violence Act, 2005: It states that the proceedings
arising under this Act should be governed by the provisions of the CrPC (Code of
Criminal Procedure).
Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code: It deals with the act of cruelty against
women by their husband or their relatives. As per this Section, "Whoever, being the
husband or the relative of the husband of a woman, subjects such woman to cruelty
shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years
and shall also be liable to fine."

19. Conclusion
Domestic violence is a critical
concern that demands attention
and action.
Every person has self-respect and
it should be preserved by the
people around them.