In force · As amended up to 2026-08
CHAPTER I
PRELIMINARY
1. Short title, extent and commencement. —(1) This Act may be called the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
(2) It extends to the whole of India[1] *.
(3) It shall come into force on such date[2] as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint.
Source: India Code