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The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 Complete Act

State: Central

Year: 2005

.....of determining whether any act, omission, commis sion or conduct of the respondent constitutes "domestic violence" under this section, the overall facts and circumstances of the case shall be taken into consideration. COMMENTS Section 3 defines - 'Domestic violence' for the purpose of this Act. Any act, omission or commission or conduct of the respondent shall constitute domestic violence in following circum stances:" (i) causing physical abuse, sexual abuse, verbal and emotional abuse or economic abuse, (ii) unlawful demand for any dowry or other property or valuable security. CHAPTER III POWERS AND DUTIES OF PROTECTION OFFICERS, SERVICE PROVIDERS, ETC. SECTION 04: INFORMATION TO PROTECTION OFFICER AND EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY OF INFORMANT (1) Any person who has reason to believe that an act of domestic violence has been, or is being, or is likely to be committed, may give information about it to the concerned Protection Officer. (2) No liability, civil or criminal, shall be incurred by any person for giving in good faith of information for the purpose of sub-section (1). COMMENTS This section provides protection to the informant from any civil.....