Digest on the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 (2005-2026) | Cross References to New Criminal Laws

Digest on the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 (2005-2026) is a practical reference covering two decades of legal developments under the Domestic Violence Act. Presented in a question-and-answer format, it helps readers quickly understand statutory provisions, judicial interpretations and practical issues arising in domestic violence litigation.

Key Features:

• Contains decoded questions and answers on the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
• Includes cross-references to the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023.
• Covers the right to residence and issues relating to a shared household.
• Examines return of streedhan and related matrimonial property disputes.
• Discusses legal aspects of live-in relationships under the domestic violence framework.
• Addresses maintenance pendente lite and interim relief.
• Covers quashing of proceedings and relevant judicial principles.
• Explains Domestic Incident Reports (DIR) and their role in proceedings.
• Discusses admissibility and use of electronic evidence in domestic violence cases.
• Incorporates judicial trends and evidentiary standards relevant to DV litigation.
• Provides a ready-reference resource for procedural and substantive questions arising before Magistrates' Courts and High Courts.

This book is useful for family and criminal law advocates, judicial officers, Magistrates, law students, legal researchers and other professionals dealing with domestic violence, matrimonial disputes, maintenance, protection orders and related criminal and civil proceedings.