Section 1, Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 [S22-C3M]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 12 September 2005.

In Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 [A11-A5R]. This text from 12 September 2005. No other text held.

Synthetic. The words of this section are generated by the register; the title, number and year of the Act are real.

Cite: Section 1, Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 [S22-C3M]. Machine: S22-C3M.

1. Short title, extent and commencement.—(1) This Act may be called the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005. (2) It extends to the whole of India. (3) It shall come into force on such date as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint.

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Notification S.O. 860(E), dated 16th June, 2006 [N12-CQN], 16 June 2006, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (3) of section 1 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 (43 of 2005), the Central Government"

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