The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005

Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 

This edition of The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 (Act 43 of 2005, dated 13-9-2005), updated with all amendments including those introduced by the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 (34 of 2019) and modifications as per SO 1776(E), dated 17-10-2006, serves as a comprehensive and reliable legal reference for students preparing for the All India Bar Examination (AIBE), as well as professionals in law, social work, gender justice, and human rights.

The book presents the bare text of the law—precisely as enacted—without commentary or interpretation, making it ideal for examination purposes and statutory referencing. It also incorporates allied rules, relevant extracts from connected legislations, and notes on clauses for better clarity. This ensures complete alignment with current legislative frameworks and practical applicability in legal and social justice practice.

The content spans the full scope of the Act, including:

• Definitions, key terms, and the scope of protection under the Act

• Rights of aggrieved women and protection officers’ duties

• Procedures for obtaining protection, residence, and monetary relief orders

• Appointment and powers of Protection Officers and Service Providers

• Role of Magistrates in granting interim and final orders

• Execution, enforcement, and appeal mechanisms

• The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Rules, 2006 (w.e.f. 26-10-2006)

• Extracts from relevant provisions of connected legislations

• Section-wise notes on clauses for easier interpretation

This edition is particularly suitable for:

• AIBE aspirants seeking a statutorily accurate and updated resource

• Law students and academicians studying women’s rights and domestic violence laws

• Practising advocates handling cases of domestic violence and gender justice

• Social workers, NGOs, and institutions engaged in women’s welfare and rights protection

• Judicial officers, police officials, and protection officers needing a ready legal reference

Whether used in the exam hall, the courtroom, or in fieldwork, this updated text delivers the full legislative authority of The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, as it applies in 2025.