Women. It is quite disheartening that the ones who play the most complex roles in life are not well protected in our country especially in our state. Just a few months back a news paper article said, " A recent report on the performance of the states in combating domestic violence shows that Bengal has failed to put in place even the rudiments of the system envisaged by the legislation passed at least a year ago."
The Protection of Women from the Domestic Violence Act, 2005 was enforced on 26th October, 2006. It is primarily meant to provide protection to the wife or female live-in partner from domestic violence. But the ambit extends to women who are sisters, widows or mothers.
The Act, accepted by the majority, unfortunately has also been criticised for being biased.
