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When did the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 come into force under the Central…

The Act provided for commencement on a date appointed by the Central Government. Notification S.O. 1776(E), dated 17 October 2006, appointed 26 October 2006. See Protection…

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When did the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 come into force under the Central Government's commencement notification?

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The Act provided for commencement on a date appointed by the Central Government.

Notification S.O. 1776(E), dated 17 October 2006, appointed 26 October 2006.

See Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, section 1(3), and Notification S.O. 1776(E).

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Option A

The Central Government did not appoint 1 April 2005 as the commencement date.

Option B

The commencement notification did not appoint 11 March 2006.

Option C

The Act did not commence on 21 May 2005.

Option D

The commencement notification appointed 26 October 2006.

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