The government has sent the Domestic Violence Act to a panel of experts for review after allegations that it was being misused to harass men. Even the Supreme Court has called the Act a clumsily drafted law. Women rights group fear there is a conspiracy to dilute the law, which widens the definition of law and was enacted last year.
The Ministry of Women and Child Development wants a report from states on implementation of Domestic Violence Act.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/domestic-violence-govt-seeks-report/35274-3.html
Over 37 pc married women in the country were victims of physical or sexual abuse by their husbands with Bihar topping the list.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/37-pc-women-face-domestic-violence/35028-3.html
Women and Child Development Minister Renuka Chowdhury says the path-breaking act will help empower women.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/i-will-empower-women-chowdhury/25941-4.html
A 'tormented' husband has lodged a protest against his wife after new law protects women against domestic violence.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/tormented-husband-lodges-protest/25419-3.html
Union Minister of State for Coal and Mines' daughter-in-law, filed a complaint of harassment against her in-laws.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/daughterinlaw-sues-coal-minister/25291-3.html
An employee of Tamil Nadu government has become the first person to be arrested under the Domestic Violence Act.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/wifebeater-booked-in-tamil-nadu/24917-3.html
The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 2005 will come into effect from Thursday.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/new-law-against-violent-hubbies/24703-3.html
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