............................................................................................................................. Contents I - Introduction II - Statement of Objects and Reasons Chapter 1. Preliminary Chapter 2. Domestic Violence Chapter 3. Powers and Duties of Protection Officers, Service Providers, etc Chapter 4. Procedure for Obtaining Orders of Reliefs Chapter 5. Miscellaneous • The Vacuum filled by the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 • Notes on Clauses • Problems, Solutions and Illustrations under Protection of Women • Relevant Provisions from other Acts 1. Indian Evidence Act, 1872 2. Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 3. Hindu Adoptions & Maintenance Act, 1956 4. The Special Marriage Act, 1954 5. The Parsi Marriage and Divorce Act, 1936 6. The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Rules, 1986 Notifications • The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Rules, 2006 • Relevant Provisions of Statutes Referred in the Act 1. The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 2. The Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 3. The Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 4. The Indian Penal Code, 1860 5. The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 6. The Societies Registration Act, 1860 Draft • Comments and Suggestions on Protection against Sexual Harassment of Women Bill, 2005 • The Protection against Sexual Harassment of Women Bill, 2005 Chapter 1. Preliminary Chapter 2. Right to be free from Sexual Harassment Chapter 3. Authorities under this Act Chapter 4. Duties of Authorities under this Act Chapter 5. Procedure for Lodging a Complaint Chapter 6. Procedure in case of Misconduct Chapter 7. Appeals against Decisions/Reports of Complaints Committees Chapter 8. Miscellaneous Schedule - I Schedule - II ............................................................................................................................. Author Details N.K. Acharya, Advocate, High Court of A.P. Author of Guide to CPC, Guide to Criminal Law & Procedure, Text book on IPR, Law Relating to Arbitration, ADR & Commentary on The Right Information Act, 2005, Landmark Judgments of Supreme Court, and Landmark Judgments of A.P. High Court ............................................................................................................................. |