The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005
(1) This Act may be called the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005. (2) It extends to the whole of India ***. (3) It shall come into force on such date as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint.
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Official text: India Code (official) ↗
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