Domestic Violence Publications

The Colloquium on Domestic Violence 1999: An excerpt

The campaign for mainstreaming the issue of domestic violence was in effect started with the Colloquium on "Empowerment through Law" organized by LCWRI on May 8-9 1999. The aim of the colloquium was to have the judiciary recognize that domestic violence exists and has to be prevented through law. The Chief Justice of India inaugurated the event, with judges of the Supreme Court and high court.

The colloquium provided an interface for the judiciary and civil society to discuss their concerns on the issue of domestic violence.

For the published Report of the Colloquium "Domestic Violence and the Law: Empowerment through Law" (includes the papers presented) contact Butterworths Publishers, New Delhi.

It was following this Colloquium where the draft law was discussed in detail, along with a proactive collaboration with other partner organizations and government bodies that led to the formulation of the Final Lawyers Collective Women's Rights Initiative Draft Bill in 2004.

"Only Her Word" - Supported by UNIFEM

This publication which is divided into two sections provides in the first part legal arguments against allegations of the misuse of Section 498A. The second part of the book contains a compilation of materials on the LCWRI Bill, including an explanation to the Bill, a comparison with the Bill proposed by the NDA government, the report of the Parliamentary Standing Committee and other relevant information.

For more information on the publication, contact The Gondals Press, New Delhi or email at: gondalspress@vsnl.net

"Domestic Violence: A User's Manual" - A comprehensive Guide

This Manual provides a comprehensive guide to laws relating to domestic violence including the laws on marriage, divorce, property rights, custody as well as the PWDV Act 2005. It details the substantive provisions as well as the procedures that are involved. This guide is for use by laypersons, lawyers, law students, law professors, the judiciary, voluntary organizations working for women and others.

A revised edition of the Manual in view of the PWDV Act 2005 is under print. For copies of the publication, contact Universal Law Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd.

Frequently Asked Questions on the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 2005 - With Support from UNIFEM -

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Frequently Asked Questions on PWDVA: Act 2005 Set 1 & Set 2 [See the attachments below]


PWDVA: Concerns & Queries At A Glance -

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