Which of the following provisions is/are not directly covered in the d

Which of the following provisions is/are not directly covered in the definition of Domestic violence under the ‘Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005’ ?

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Physical harm causing physical injury or pain to women

Mental injury such as emotional abuse, insult, harassment, repeated threats, demand for dowry, sexual abuse etc.

Non-sharing of house-hold work, non-caring attitude for children, unhealthy habits of living, late coming etc. (of the male partner)

Deprivation of economic or financial resources

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UPSC CAPF – 2009

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The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 defines “domestic violence” broadly but specifically categorizes it into physical abuse, sexual abuse, verbal and emotional abuse, and economic abuse. Options A, B (parts of it), and D clearly fall under these categories. Option C describes general behavioral issues like non-sharing of household work, non-caring attitude, unhealthy habits, and late coming. While these might cause distress, they are not directly covered as specific forms of ‘abuse’ under the Act’s definition of domestic violence unless they constitute or lead to one of the defined categories of abuse (e.g., non-provision of maintenance might fall under economic abuse, but simply not doing housework is not typically covered).

The definition of domestic violence under the 2005 Act is specific and categorized, not covering general marital disagreements or undesirable habits unless they constitute defined forms of abuse.

The Act provides a civil remedy for victims of domestic violence, allowing them to seek protection orders, residence orders, monetary relief, custody orders, and compensation orders from a Magistrate. It is meant to protect women from various forms of abuse within a domestic relationship.

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