Under the Domestic Violence Act, 2005, the lawyers pointed out, magistrates can pass an order on the first date for the grant of shelter provisions to victims. The French and Spanish governments have taken up such initiatives, the two advocates pointed out. Under the Domestic Violence Act, 2005, the lawyers pointed out, magistrates can pass an order on the first date for the grant of shelter provisions to victims. The lawyers proposed that the government encourage the use of code words through which victims of domestic violence can seek help through pharmacies, which are open during the lockdown. “This letter is written to you devoid of any personal interest and with the sole intention to enhance accessibility to available helplines for women across India who are subject to domestic violence.

Source: The Telegraph April 14, 2020 22:52 UTC