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Facing domestic violence
You are facing physical, emotional, verbal, or economic abuse from your spouse or their relatives.
3 steps 3 documents ~3 min read District Protection Officer or Ju…
The law
Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act (PWDVA), 2005. Section 85 BNS.
Your remedy
Protection orders, residence orders (right to stay in shared household), and monetary relief.
Steps to take
Documents to gather
Where to go
District Protection Officer or Judicial Magistrate Court.
Jurisdiction varies by state — confirm exact venue with a local advocate.
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