Chennai: Increasing awareness about the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 has encouraged more and more victims to seek relief under the legislation, which has led to a whopping 464 per cent rise in the number of petitions received under the statute in Tamil Nadu. According to statistics from the State Social Welfare Department, the number of petitions preferred under the legislation has risen steadily over the years....
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