SHORT ANSWER:
Law enforcement agencies are responsible for enforcing laws related to domestic violence and providing protection to victims.
DETAILS:
- They investigate complaints of domestic violence under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
- Police are required to register FIRs (First Information Reports) and provide immediate assistance to victims.
- They can arrest offenders without a warrant in certain situations.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Offenders can face imprisonment and fines under the relevant sections of the IPC (Indian Penal Code) and the Domestic Violence Act.
SOURCE:
- Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 / Indian Penal Code (IPC)
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