Q:
Which one of the following statements is not true of Protection of Women from Domestic violence Act, 2005?
Answer & Explanation
Answer: C) Relief may be sought only against the husband or a male live-in partner with whom the woman has lived in a domestic relationship.
Explanation: The Supreme Court has struck down the words “adult male” from the pertinent provision in the DV Act to lay down that a woman can also file a complaint against another woman, accusing her of domestic violence.
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