Act Number: 43

Act Name: The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005

Year: 2005

Enactment Date: 2005-09-13

Long Title: An Act to provide for more effective protection of the rights of women guaranteed under the Constitution who are victims of violence of any kind occurring within the family and formatters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

Ministry: Ministry of Women and Child Development

Department:

Section 27: Jurisdiction.
    (1) The court of Judicial Magistrate of the first class or the Metropolitan Magistrate, as the case may be, within the local limits of which--
         (a) the person aggrieved permanently or temporarily resides or carries on business or is employed; or
         (b) the respondent resides or carries on business or is employed; or
         (c) the cause of action has arisen, shall be the competent court to grant a protection order and other orders under this Act and to try offences under this Act.
     (2) Any order made under this Act shall be enforceable throughout India.
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