Domestic violence act

Domestic Violence Act:

♤ The act defines the term 'domestic'. The scope of term women has been widened and it now includes 'live in partners', wives, sisters, widows, mothers, single women, divorced wife.

♤ Definition of domestic violence has been widened- includes actual abuse or threat of abuse that is physical, sexual, verbal, emotional and economic

♤ It provides the right to secure housing in the matrimonial or shared household.

♤ It provides for appointment of protection officers and NGOs to provide assistance to the woman for medical examination, legal aid and safe Shelter.

♤ Non-compliance or discharge of duties by the protection officer is also sought to be made an offence under the Act with similar punishment.

♤ A progressive piece of legislation in the direction of providing equal socioeconomic rights and empowerment to the women in the country.

♤ Non bail-able offence if booked under this act