The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 bare act

The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 (43 of 2005) published by Whitesmann Publishing (Edition 2027, Book Code: P-44) with introduction and short comments by Anoopam Modak. This comprehensive Bare Act is updated as amended by The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 (34 of 2019) (w.e.f. October 31, 2019).

It incorporates crucial subsidiary legislation and related provisions:

• The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Rules, 2006

• Related Provisions of Allied Laws

Key Highlights & Features:

• Landmark Judgments Covered: Includes key rulings such as Prabha Tyagi Vs. Kamlesh Devi (joint family), Satish Chander Ahuja Vs. Sneha Ahuja (rights of women in shared household), Lalita Toppo Vs. State of Jharkhand and Anr. (live-in relationship and live-in partner), V.D. Bhanot Vs. Savita Bhanot (shared household), and S.R. Batra and Anr. Vs. Smt. Taruna Batra (shared household in a domestic relationship).

• Supreme Court Guidelines: Features rulings on in-laws and daughter-in-law (Vinay Varma Vs. Kanika Pasricha & Anr.) and the concept of live-in relations (Indra Sarma Vs. V.K.V. Sarma).

• Editorial Aids: Features an introduction, short notes/comments, quick overview charts, important tips, legal maxims, Supreme Court guidelines, legal words & phrases, list of referred cases, subject index, and recent case laws.