This edition of The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 (Act 43 of 2005, dated 13-9-2005), as in force and updated for 2026, presents the authoritative bare text of one of India’s most significant social welfare legislations aimed at protecting women from domestic violence. The book serves as a reliable legal reference for law students, legal practitioners, judicial officers, social workers, and candidates preparing for statutory and competitive examinations

The publication reproduces the statute exactly as enacted, without interpretation, while including brief short comments to facilitate practical understanding. It incorporates all amendments, including those arising from the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, ensuring the text reflects its current applicability across India.

Along with the principal Act, this edition also includes:
• The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Rules, 2006
• Extracts from relevant provisions of allied legislations
• Notes on clauses for contextual clarity

The content comprehensively covers provisions relating to:
• Definition and scope of domestic violence
• Rights of women in domestic relationships
• Protection orders, residence orders, and monetary reliefs
• Custody orders and compensation provisions
• Powers and duties of Protection Officers and service providers
• Jurisdiction, procedures, and enforcement mechanisms

This bare act edition is particularly suitable for:
• Law students and academicians studying family and criminal law
• Advocates, magistrates, and legal aid professionals
• NGOs, social workers, and women’s rights organizations
• Libraries and institutions maintaining updated legal texts

Whether used for academic study, courtroom reference, or examination preparation, this 2026 edition offers a clear, accurate, and up-to-date presentation of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 along with its allied rules and statutory materials in a single accessible volume.