The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 extends to
A. Whole of India
B. Whole of India except State of Jammu and Kashmir
C. Whole of India except Union territories
D. Whole of Indian citizens except Muslims and Jains
Answer: Option A
Solution(By Examveda Team)
The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 extends to the whole of India. This means that the provisions of the Act apply across all states and union territories of the country, ensuring that women across the nation are protected from domestic violence and provided with legal remedies to address such issues.Option B: Whole of India except State of Jammu and Kashmir is not the accurate answer as the Act is applicable to the entire country, including the State of Jammu and Kashmir.
Option C: Whole of India except Union territories is not the accurate answer as the Act extends to all parts of India, including both states and union territories.
Option D: Whole of Indian citizens except Muslims and Jains is not the accurate answer as the Act is applicable to women of all religions and communities, ensuring their protection from domestic violence.
Given the options provided, the correct answer is Option A: Whole of India.
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Comments ( 2 )
In the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 domestic violence includes:-
A. Economic abuse
B. Sexual abuse
C. (A) and (B)
D. None of these
A. Of her right to free legal services under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 (39 of 1987)
B. Of her right to file a complaint under section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860), wherever relevant
C. Of her right under Hindu Succession Act as amended by Amending Act No. 39 of 2005
D. All of above
A. For dismissal
B. To pay compensation
C. To be punished with imprisonment or with fine or with both
D. To be punished with fine only
A. Only one
B. Such number as State Government may consider necessary
C. Not more than three
D. None of the above is correct
The words “except the State of Jammu and Kashmir” has been omitted by Act 34 of 2019. The correct answer should be option A.
Correct Answer is Option A