Duties of Government

In force From 26 Oct 2006 Act 43 of 2005 As on 18 Oct 2026

Act 43 of 2005 Ministry Women and Child Development Enacted 13 Sep 2005 In force 26 Oct 2006

Section 11 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 deals with duties of Government. The Central Government and every State Government, shall take all measures to ensure that-- (a) the provisions of this Act are given wide publicity through public media including the television, radio and the print media at regular intervals; The Act came into force on 26 Oct 2006.

The Central Government and every State Government, shall take all measures to ensure that--
(a) the provisions of this Act are given wide publicity through public media including the television, radio and the print media at regular intervals;
(b) the Central Government and State Government officers including the police officers and the members of the judicial services are given periodic sensitization and awareness training on the issues addressed by this Act;
(c) effective co-ordination between the services provided by concerned Ministries and Departments dealing with law, home affairs including law and order, health and human resources to address issues of domestic violence is established and periodical review of the same is conducted;
(d) protocols for the various Ministries concerned with the delivery of services to women under this Act including the courts are prepared and put in place.
Section 11, The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 (Act 43 of 2005).

Questions about Section 11

What does Section 11 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act deal with?

Section 11 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act is headed "Duties of Government". The Central Government and every State Government, shall take all measures to ensure that-- (a) the provisions of this Act are given wide publicity through public media including the television, radio and the print media at regular intervals;

How do I find court cases under Section 11 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: DV Act 11, section 11 DV Act, section 11 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When did Section 11 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act come into force?

Section 11 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, cited as DV Act 11, came into force on 26 Oct 2006, having been enacted on 13 Sep 2005. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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