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  Nowadays the Domestic Violence Act is being misused by many women in framing their husbands for the crime they did not commit. To know how to protect yourself from misuse of the Domestic Violence Act, read the following article. The Domestic Violence Act may also be called the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005. This act applies to the whole of India except the State of Jammu and Kashmir.  It is very promising and comprehensive legislation that converges civil remedies with criminal procedures to provide protection and immediate reassurance to victims of violence of any kind occurring within the family. The Domestic Violence Act in India protects those women who get domestically abused for the sake of fulfilling their wants. But this act has been used and abused for the wrong reasons. Some cases of misusing Domestic Violence Act Several cases prove that there is a misuse of the Domestic Violence Act: In the case of Major Singh & Anr v/s Sarabjit Kaur ...

  Here in this guide, let us understand the precise definition of section 12, specifically of the domestic violence act.  The domestic violence act ensures every woman has the right to be present when she resides in her matrimonial home. The show has specific provisions, certain features for the protection of women, to live in a violence-free environment after marriage.  There are criminal and civil provisions for the act; however, women can seek immediate civil remedies for such situations within 60 days. Aggrieved women can file against the male adult, who is the perpetrator who causes violence in their domestic relationship.  The act also speaks about any other relatives of the husband and male partner as the respondents seek remedies in their case. Now, let us move forward and know in detail about Section 12 of the domestic violence act.   About The Act The Salient features of the act include:   Ensuring the right to Residence under sec 17. Ensures ec...