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1. In which year was the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act enacted in India?
The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, is a landmark law in India aimed at protecting women from domestic abuse within all domestic relationships, regardless of their religion or social status. The Act serves as a civil code designed to safeguard the constitutional rights of women by providing protection and legal recourse against any form of domestic violence. The Supreme Court recently reaffirmed that this law applies universally to all women in India, ensuring their protection from abuse.