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4. Recent judgment of the Supreme Court, amending the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 has invoked varied reponses. Highlighting the amendment, critically examine its likely impact on application of the law.

Approach:

Mention the amended provision of Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 by the Supreme Court.

Critically assess the positive and negative impacts of the amendment on the application of the law.

Briefly suggest a way forward in the conclusion.