SHORT ANSWER:
Domestic violence is defined under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
DETAILS:
- It includes physical, emotional, verbal, sexual, and economic abuse by a partner or family member.
- The act provides protection to women living in a shared household.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Offenders can face imprisonment up to three years and/or a fine.
SOURCE:
- Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005
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