How India’s domestic violence act can deliver justice

A woman in a yellow and orange saree speaks into a microphone during a community meeting attended by a group of women seated in front of her. Two other women, dressed in white and green, are seated beside her on plastic chairs. The gathering is taking place in an outdoor public space with a stone backdrop and a banner in Marathi_domestic violence

The landmark Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act (PWDVA), 2005, was enacted to address the pervasive issue of domestic violence against women in India. Recognising that existing legal provisions … Continue reading How India’s domestic violence act can deliver justice

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