Which one of the following statements is not true of the Protection

Which one of the following statements is not true of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005?

This Act provides civil remedies to protect a woman subjected to domestic violence.
Only women can make a complaint under this legislation.
Relief may be sought only against the husband or a male live-in partner with whom the woman has lived in a domestic relationship.
The Act includes not just wives but also women in marriage-like relationships.
This question was previously asked in
UPSC CDS-2 – 2016
The correct answer is C, as the statement that relief may be sought only against the husband or a male live-in partner is not true.
Section 2(q) of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, defines ‘respondent’ as any adult male person who is, or has been, in a domestic relationship with the aggrieved person. However, the proviso to this section explicitly states that an aggrieved wife or female living in a marriage-like relationship may also file a complaint against a relative of the husband or the male partner, which includes female relatives (like mother-in-law, sister-in-law). Therefore, relief can be sought against female relatives as well, not just against the husband or male partner.
The Act provides a comprehensive definition of domestic violence, including physical, sexual, verbal, emotional, and economic abuse. It focuses on providing civil remedies such as protection orders, residence orders, monetary relief, custody orders, and compensation orders. The Act covers women in various domestic relationships, including marriage, live-in relationships, and relationships with family members.
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