SHORT ANSWER:
Women who are in a domestic relationship and facing domestic violence can seek shelter under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
DETAILS:
- The woman must be in a domestic relationship with the respondent (husband, partner, or family member).
- She must have faced domestic violence, which includes physical, emotional, verbal, or economic abuse.
- The act applies to women regardless of their marital status (married, live-in, or separated).
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- The respondent may face legal action, including protection orders and penalties for violating the act.
SOURCE:
- Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005
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