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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 )

  1. Aishwarya Priyadarshini
    Aishwarya Priyadarshini :
    12 months ago

    The words “except the State of Jammu and Kashmir” has been omitted by Act 34 of 2019. The correct answer should be option A.

  2. Aditya Nayak
    Aditya Nayak :
    1 year ago

    Correct Answer is Option A

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The provisions of Section 5 provides that, a police officer, Protection Officer, service provider or Magistrate who has received a complaint of domestic violence or is otherwise present at the place of an incident of domestic violence or when the incident of domestic violence is reported to him, shall inform the aggrieved person (mark the incorrect)-

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