The law that specifically deals with domestic violence in India is the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005. This Act was enacted to provide civil remedies to women who are victims of domestic violence. It applies to women of all ages who are or have been in a domestic relationship with the alleged offender. A domestic relationship includes relationships by marriage (like wife or daughter-in-law), blood (like mother or sister), adoption, or living together in a shared household (including live-in relationships). The law covers various forms of abuse such as: Physical abuse – any bodily harm or injury Emotional or verbal abuse – insults, humiliation, or threats Sexual abuse – any conduct of a sexual nature that is abusive Economic abuse – denying financial resources, household necessities, or property rights Under this law, a woman can seek protection orders, residence orders, maintenance, custody of children, and compensation. The Magistrate's Court is the authority where complaints under this Act are filed, and Protection Officers are appointed by the government to assist the victim. This law is civil in nature but breaches of court orders under the Act are treated as criminal offences under Section 31 of the Act and can lead to imprisonment.

Law which deals with the domestic violence in India is “Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005” Domestic violence case usually committed by somebody from the domestic circle of the victim. The legal action for domestic violence in India can be against ex-partners and partners, close relatives, family and friends. Types of Domestic Abuse There are different types of domestic abuse, and some of them are as follows: • Physical Abuse: Physical Abuse includes any kind of violent act that inflicts suffering and pain on the aggrieved person (Slapping, biting, kicking, hitting, beating etc.) It includes forcing somebody to use drugs/alcohol and denying somebody medical treatment if the person needs it. • Economic Abuse: This happens if the abuser attempts or makes the victim reliant on him financially. • Technological Abuse: This incorporates the use of technology for holding and controlling a partner.