SHORT ANSWER:
A woman can file a complaint under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 if she is in a domestic relationship with the respondent.
DETAILS:
- The woman must be or have been in a relationship with the respondent.
- The relationship can be through marriage, live-in relationship, or as a family member.
- The woman must have faced domestic violence, which includes physical, emotional, verbal, or economic abuse.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- The respondent may face legal action, including protection orders and monetary relief.
SOURCE:
- Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005
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