The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act (PWDVA)

• The PWDVA is a Civil law meant to protect and provide support to victims of domestic violence. Under the Act, the aggrieved woman can seek various reliefs such as protection order, residence order, custody order, compensation order, monetary reliefs, shelter and medical facilities.
• The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act (PWDVA) is implemented by the States/Union Territories.
•  The State Governments are required to appoint Protection Officers, register Service Providers and notify shelter homes and medical facilities for implementation of the Act.