Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act

GPTKB entity

Statements (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:legislation
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Ministry_of_Women_and_Child_Development
gptkbp:aims_to empower women
gptkbp:allows filing of complaints
gptkbp:amended_by Protection of Women from Domestic Violence (Amendment) Bill
gptkbp:applies_to gptkb:philosopher
gptkbp:defines domestic violence
gptkbp:effective_date gptkb:2005
gptkbp:enacted_by gptkb:government_agency
gptkbp:enforces police
gptkbp:established Protection Officers
gptkbp:facilitates counseling services
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act
gptkbp:includes emotional abuse
physical abuse
verbal abuse
economic abuse
gptkbp:is_associated_with gptkb:political_movement
gptkbp:is_challenged_by some political groups
gptkbp:is_considered_as landmark legislation
a model for other countries
gptkbp:is_criticized_for implementation challenges
lack of awareness among women
gptkbp:is_discussed_in academic literature
gptkbp:is_evaluated_by research studies
gptkbp:is_implemented_in all states of India
gptkbp:is_influenced_by international human rights standards
gptkbp:is_linked_to mental health issues
gptkbp:is_monitored_by gptkb:National_Commission_for_Women
gptkbp:is_part_of Indian legal framework
women’s empowerment initiatives
gptkbp:is_promoted_by community outreach programs
awareness campaigns
women’s rights activists
gptkbp:is_referenced_in gptkb:legal_case
gptkbp:is_related_to Women’s Rights
gptkbp:is_subject_to judicial review
gptkbp:is_supported_by international organizations
legal professionals
NG Os
gptkbp:mandates confidentiality of proceedings
gptkbp:promotes gender equality
gptkbp:provides legal aid
protection orders
residence orders
custody orders
monetary relief
temporary custody of children
gptkbp:purpose to protect women from domestic violence
gptkbp:recognizes right to live in a shared household
gptkbp:related_to Indian Penal Code
gptkbp:requires training for law enforcement
mandatory reporting