This section defines important words used in the DV Act. It explains who is considered an 'aggrieved person' (the woman), 'domestic relationship' (living together), 'domestic violence' (as defined later), and 'respondent' (the man). It also defines 'shared household' as the place where the woman lived with the man.
A, a woman, lives with B, her husband, in a house owned by B's parents. A is the aggrieved person, B is the respondent, and the house is the shared household.
- •You have the right to understand these definitions to know your rights.
- •You can seek protection under this act if you fit these definitions.
📒 Legal text sourced from The Gazette of India & AdvocateKhoj Bare Acts Library
⚖️ Content reviewed by Adv. Shailendra Babbar, Seasoned Advocate, with 31 years of legal practice
📚 Act Reference: Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act
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