Act not in derogation of any other law
Section 36 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 deals with act not in derogation of any other law. The provisions of this Act shall be in addition to, and not in derogation of the provisions of any other law, for the time being in force. The Act came into force on 26 Oct 2006.
The provisions of this Act shall be in addition to, and not in derogation of the provisions of any other law, for the time being in force.
Section 36, The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 (Act 43 of 2005).
Questions about Section 36
What does Section 36 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act deal with?
Section 36 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act is headed "Act not in derogation of any other law". The provisions of this Act shall be in addition to, and not in derogation of the provisions of any other law, for the time being in force.
How do I find court cases under Section 36 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 36, section 36 DV Act, section 36 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act. People searching for it also type 36 dv act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 36 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act come into force?
Section 36 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, cited as DV Act 36, 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
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