Domestic Violence Act for Women Victims
Domestic Violence Act for Women Victims The Rights and Protection of Women Victims of Domestic Violence Act Even after its admission in the nineteenth year of the twenty-first century, there has been no decrease in crimes against women in India. Pick up any newspaper from any corner of the country and try to get some news of crime against women. The agony is that far away, women become victims of crimes even in the walls of their homes. Domestic violence cases against women also come on the day. Prior to the year 2005, women had the right to register criminal cases against domestic violence. In such cases, proceedings under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 were conducted. In 2005, the 'Protection of Women Suffering from Domestic Violence Act' was passed, in which many new ways were given to women. The purpose of section 498A is to punish the offender, whereas the purpose of the Domestic Violence Act is to provide the victim with accommodation, alimony, etc. The