Section35

The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005

Protection of action taken in good faith

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 35 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 deals with protection of action taken in good faith. No suit, prosecution or other legal proceeding shall lie against the Protection Officer for any damage caused or likely to be caused by anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done under this Act or any rule or order made thereunder. The Act came into force on 26 Oct 2006.

No suit, prosecution or other legal proceeding shall lie against the Protection Officer for any damage caused or likely to be caused by anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done under this Act or any rule or order made thereunder.
Section 35, The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 (Act 43 of 2005).

Questions about Section 35

What does Section 35 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act deal with?

Section 35 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act is headed "Protection of action taken in good faith". No suit, prosecution or other legal proceeding shall lie against the Protection Officer for any damage caused or likely to be caused by anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done under this Act or any rule or order made thereunder.

How do I find court cases under Section 35 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 35, section 35 DV Act, section 35 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act. People searching for it also type domestic violence act section 35. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When did Section 35 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act come into force?

Section 35 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, cited as DV Act 35, 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.

Other sections of this Act

2. Definitions623 words
3. Definition of domestic violence482 words
37. Power of Central Government to make rules443 words
19. Residence orders431 words
9. Duties and functions of Protection Officers360 words
20. Monetary reliefs336 words

Source and method. Compiled from the enactments of Parliament and of the State legislatures as published on India Code, and republished together with commentary and other original matter under section 52(1)(q)(ii) of the Copyright Act, 1957. Structured, cross-referenced and maintained by eCourtsIndia. Text as in force on 18 Oct 2026. This page is not a substitute for legal advice.