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THE PROTECTION OF WOMEN FROM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ACT, 2005
Amit Kumar1, Dr. Sayyad Ismail2
Abstract:
Since it is still often held that women are the victims and men the abusers in cases of domestic violence, the 2005 Domestic Violence Act is named Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act and addresses primarily the needs of women who have been victims of such violence. Using a variety of norms and maxims for interpreting legislation, this study examines the original goal of the Parliament and the ways in which it is now being abused. The primary goal of this article is to investigate and clarify the duties and responsibilities of various agencies in light of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 (PWDVA, 2005). This research uses secondary sources to identify problems with the PWDVA, such as disparities in funding across states, a slow pace of policymaking, and a lack of guidance for stakeholders on their respective roles and obligations. That victims of domestic violence get effective justice in a timely manner necessitates immediate action to enhance the PWDV Act.