Domestic violence includes physical, emotional, sexual, and economic abuse in familial relationships.
Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005
IPC Sections: 498A, 323, 354
Rights to protection orders, residence, and maintenance
File complaint with police or protection officer
Apply for restraining orders
Seek counseling and legal aid
Government helplines and NGOs
Rehabilitation and emergency shelters
Legal guidance for court proceedings
“Domestic violence is a criminal offense, and law provides multiple remedies to protect victims.”
Q1. Who can file a domestic violence complaint?
A: Women in domestic relationships facing abuse.
Q2. What types of abuse are covered?
A: Physical, emotional, sexual, and economic abuse.
Q3. Can men be victims?
A: IPC provides protection for all, though PWDVA focuses on women.
Q4. What remedies are available?
A: Protection orders, maintenance, legal action, counseling.
Q5. How to report domestic violence?
A: Police, protection officers, or legal aid services.
