Commentary on The Protection of Women Domestic Violence Act,2005

This Commentary on the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 is a comprehensive, practice-oriented resource that decodes India’s central domestic violence statute for practitioners, magistrates and support professionals. Each section reproduces the statute provision followed by accessible exposition of legislative intent, leading judicial interpretations and the interplay with CrPC, Evidence Act, maintenance law and child-welfare provisions. The book systematically covers reliefs available under the Act—protection orders, residence orders, monetary relief, custody and compensation—while explaining processes for filing complaints, the duties of Protection Officers, role of shelter homes and steps for enforcement of orders. Annotated case-headnotes illustrate evidentiary standards, interim relief practice, the scope of “aggrieved person,” and issues in cross-jurisdictional enforcement. Practical features include sample complaints and applications, model protection and maintenance orders, investigator checklists, guidelines for trauma-informed client interviews, and a practitioner’s toolkit for coordinating with NGOs and police. Designed to bridge doctrinal clarity with on-ground sensitivity, this edition helps advocates draft precise pleadings, magistrates manage sensitive hearings, and service providers implement protective measures effectively. Appendices compile standard forms, statutory cross-references and an index of landmark PWDV judgments for quick reference.