What is the territorial extent of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 under…
The Act now extends throughout India. The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 removed the former exception for the State of Jammu and Kashmir with effect from 31…
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What is the territorial extent of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 under section 1(2) as in force on 8 November 2026?
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Correct answer A
The Act now extends throughout India. The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 removed the former exception for the State of Jammu and Kashmir with effect from 31 October 2019.
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Option A
The current extent clause covers the whole of India.
Option B
The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act removed the former exception.
Option C
Section 1(2) contains no exception for Nagaland.
Option D
Section 1(2) contains no exception for those areas.
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