Question

The Act No. 43 of 2005, recognizes Domestic Violence against whom?

• A. Only wife
• B. Any woman
• C. Only Mother-in-law
• D. Only Unmarried sister

Hint:

This law is essential for protecting women's rights and ensures that women facing domestic violence can seek legal redress.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

The Domestic Violence Act, 2005, recognizes domestic violence against any woman who is or has been in a relationship with the abuser. It provides a legal remedy for women facing violence in domestic settings.

Answer 2

The Act No. 43 of 2005 refers to the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, which legally recognizes and addresses domestic violence against any woman.

Scope of Protection:
This Act is specifically designed to protect women who are victims of violence occurring within the household. It covers women who are:
- Wives or live-in partners
- Sisters, widows, mothers, daughters
- Other female relatives living in a joint family

Types of Domestic Violence Recognized:
The Act provides a comprehensive definition of domestic violence, which includes:
- Physical abuse (e.g., beating, slapping, pushing)
- Sexual abuse (e.g., coercive or forced sexual conduct)
- Verbal and emotional abuse (e.g., insults, ridicule, name-calling)
- Economic abuse (e.g., denying financial resources, controlling assets)

Key Provisions:
- The Act allows a woman to seek protection orders, residence orders, monetary relief, and custody of children.
- It provides for the appointment of Protection Officers to assist in the enforcement of orders and to support the aggrieved woman.
- It applies not only to married women but also to women in relationships in the nature of marriage (live-in relationships).

Conclusion:
The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 (Act No. 43 of 2005) recognizes domestic violence against any woman, regardless of her age, marital status, or relationship within the household.