Section 1 of The Domestic Violence Act - Short title, extent and commencement

Section 1 Domestic Violence Act Description

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 except the State of Jammu and Kashmir.

(3) It shall come into force on such date as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint.

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