Central Act
The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005
An Act to provide for more effective protection of the rights of women guaranteed under the Constitution who are victims of violence of any kind occurring within the family and formatters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
| Act number | 43 of 2005 |
|---|---|
| Enacted | 2005-09-13 |
| In force from | 2006-10-26 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Women and Child Development |
| Sections | 37 |
| Section text held | Registry entry; certified PDF held |
Other Acts of the Ministry of Women and Child Development
- The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015.
- The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013
- The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012
- The Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006
- The Commissions for Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005
- The Infant Milk Substitutes, Feeding Bottles and Infant Foods (Regulation of Production, Supply and Distribution) Act, 1992
- The National Commission for Women Act, 1990
- The Commission of Sati (Prevention ) Act, 1987
Questions this page answers
When did the The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 come into force?
It came into force on 2006-10-26, having been enacted on 2005-09-13.
Which ministry administers it?
The Ministry of Women and Child Development.
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