Domestic Violence
As per section 3 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 2005, any act of omission or
conduct
of the respondent which harms the aggrieved person constitutes domestic violence.
- Physical abuse
- Sexual abuse
- Verbal and emotional abuse
- Economic abuse
Domestic violence also includes:
- Harassment for dowry or property
- Threatening behaviour
- Physical or mental injury
Relief available for Aggrieved Person
- Protection Order
- Monetary Relief
- Custody Order
- Residence Order
- Compensation Order
- Multiple Orders
- Free Legal Services
- Assistance for complaint under IPC Section 498A
Relief Providers
- Police Officer – At any Police Station
- Protection Officer – At the Collectorate
- Service Provider – Registered NGO or organization
- Magistrate – Passes relief orders
Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 2005
Domestic Violence Rules 2006
Harassment against Women at Workplaces
Sexual harassment includes unwelcome acts or behaviour such as physical contact, sexual advances,
requests
for sexual favours, sexually coloured remarks, showing pornography or other unwelcome conduct.
Examples
- Preferential or harmful treatment at workplace
- Threat to employment
- Creating hostile environment
- Humiliating treatment affecting health or safety
What is Workplace
- Government and semi-government offices
- Private sector organizations and NGOs
- Hospitals and nursing homes
- Transportation provided by employer
Where to complain
An aggrieved woman may submit a written complaint to the Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) of the
organization
or the Local Committee at the district collectorate within 3 months.
This Act is in addition to other similar Acts and not in derogation of them.
Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act 2013
Sexual Exploitation / Assault / Abuse
Sexual exploitation refers to non-consensual abuse of a person’s sexuality for gratification, financial
gain or advantage.
- Watching someone's private activities without consent
- Non-consensual recording or streaming
- Prostituting another individual
- Exposing genital areas without consent
- Knowingly transmitting sexually transmitted diseases
- Inducing sexual incapacitation
Legal Recourse
Such offences are punishable under the Indian Penal Code including:
- Voyeurism – Section 354C IPC
- Stalking – Section 354D IPC
- Immoral Traffic Prevention Act
