The Family Law system, through the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, safeguards women from physical, emotional, sexual, and economic abuse within domestic relationships by providing broad definitions and immediate civil remedies. Victims can seek protection orders, residence rights, monetary relief, custody of children, and compensation, with cases to be resolved within 60 days. Protection Officers and service providers assist victims in accessing legal aid, shelter, medical care, and vocational training. The Act recognizes a woman’s right to live in a violence-free home and ensures she cannot be evicted from her shared household without due process.
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