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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A year after it was implemented, the Domestic Violence law is up for review. ...10:56 PM, Aug 09, 2007
The Ministry of Women and Child Development wants a report from states on implementation of Domestic Violence Act. ...11:38 PM, Mar 05, 2007
Domestic violence law might firmly be in place but a survey has revealed that 37 per cent women are physically abused by their husbands. ...07:00 PM, Mar 03, 2007
Over 37 pc married women in the country were victims of physical or sexual abuse by their husbands with Bihar topping the list. ...12:22 PM, Mar 03, 2007
A group husbands in Bangalore, reportedly harassed by their wives, formed a social forum, SIFF a year and half ago. ...07:07 PM, Nov 29, 2006
Some women feel that the Domestic Violence Act has struck the very foundation of marriages they are trying to save. ...10:19 AM, Nov 25, 2006
Women and Child Development Minister Renuka Chowdhury says the path-breaking act will help empower women. ...11:07 AM, Nov 11, 2006
A 'tormented' husband has lodged a protest against his wife after new law protects women against domestic violence. ...03:19 PM, Nov 04, 2006
Union Minister of State for Coal and Mines' daughter-in-law, filed a complaint of harassment against her in-laws. ...06:40 PM, Nov 02, 2006
An employee of Tamil Nadu government has become the first person to be arrested under the Domestic Violence Act. ...03:30 PM, Oct 28, 2006
The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 2005 will come into effect from Thursday. ...05:12 PM, Oct 25, 2006
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