Rights Under the Protection from Domestic Violence Act: The Role of Protection Officer, Police Officer Andngo’s in Kerala

  • A Asharani Research Scholar, Political Science, International Center for Kerala Studies, University of Kerala, Kariavattom Campus, Kerala, India

Abstract

This article briefly examines what domestic violence is and how our Act and laws deals with it. Women’s are backward classes and vulnerable groups in the Indian society. Women are faced with many issues in the present setup of society. The term violence against women means any act of gender based violence. The Protection of women from Domestic Violence Act 2005, to provide civil remedies for women facing domestic violence in the form of protection order This article also provides the role of protection Officer, Police Officer and NGO’s to protect women from domestic violence in the Kerala society.

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2018-04-28
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