All the 3 statements are correct.
- Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 2005 came to effect from October 26, 2006.
- The Act was passed by the Parliament in August 2005.
- Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 2005 is passed by the Indian Parliament in 2005.
- The magistrate can impose monthly payments of maintenance.
- Apart from the victim herself, the complaint can be lodged by any person.
- Penalty up to one year or a fine of Rs 20,000 can be imposed.
Additional Information
- The Act seeks to cover those women who are in a relationship with the abuser where both parties have lived together in a shared household.
- The Act provides for the appointment of Protection Officers and NGOs to provide assistance to the woman.
- One of the most important features of the Act is the woman's right to secure housing.
- The Court can also issue protection orders that the abuser will not harass the women at her workplace.
- A Breach of a protection order is a non-bailable offence.