SHORT ANSWER:
A victim of domestic violence must be a woman who has experienced domestic violence and is in a relationship with the abuser.
DETAILS:
- The woman must be in a domestic relationship with the abuser, which includes marriage, live-in relationships, or being related by blood or marriage.
- The violence can be physical, emotional, verbal, sexual, or economic.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- The abuser may face legal consequences, including imprisonment and fines, if found guilty of domestic violence.
SOURCE:
- Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005
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