# The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, Section 1: Short title, extent and commencement

- Act: The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 (Act 43 of 2005)
- In force from: 2006-10-26
- Ministry: Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/dv-act/section/1/

## Text

(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 date2 as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint.

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