BRIDGING THE GAP: PROTECTION OFFICERS AND THEIR IMPACT UNDER INDIA’S DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ACT, 2005

AUTHOR – HIYA PARESH CHAUHAN, STUDENT AT MKES COLLEGE OF LAW

BEST CITATION – HIYA PARESH CHAUHAN, BRIDGING THE GAP: PROTECTION OFFICERS AND THEIR IMPACT UNDER INDIA’S DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ACT, 2005, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 5 (3) OF 2025, PG. 51-54, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344.

THIS ARTICLE IS PUBLISHED IN THE COLLABORATED SPECIAL ISSUE OF M.K.E.S. COLLEGE OF LAW AND THE INSTITUTE OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ILE), TITLED “WOMEN’S RIGHTS AND LEGAL REFORMS” (ISBN: 978-81-968842-4-6). .

ABSTRACT

The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, is very vital legislation in India for the protection of women from domestic violence. The article attempts to examine the role of Protection Officers under the Act. Protection Officers act as a bridge between the victim and the law, they facilitate access to justice and supportive services. They conduct assessments, provide emotional support, and initiate legal actions for the protection and well-being of the victims. In this article, the role of Protection Officers in enforcing the Act and preventing domestic violence in India is emphasized, with an exhaustive discussion of their functions.

Keywords: Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, Domestic violence, Protection Officers, Victims, Legal action, Supportive services, Access to justice, Prevention, Enforcement.