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SHORT ANSWER: The punishment for domestic violence under Indian law can include imprisonment and fines. DETAILS: - Under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, the perpetrator can face imprisonment for up to one year and/or a fine. - Under IPC Section 498A, which deals with cruelty by husband or his relatives, the punishment can be imprisonment for a term that may extend to three years and a fine. PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable): - Imprisonment for up to one year under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act. - Imprisonment for up to three years under IPC Section 498A. SOURCE: - Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005; Indian Penal Code (IPC) Section 498A.