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Domestic violence

Any act threatening the safety of women can be  questioned by law

this can be used by women to

1.protection

2.residence

3.custody of children

in addition to Indian penal code 494 and 498A

Which comes to the safety of women 

IPC 494

It protects men and women  against multiple marriages

if married again during the lifetime of wife/husband

can file a criminal complaint .

punishment

imprisonment for seven years and fine

IPC 498A

it is special provision for women to safeguard herself against cruelty by husband or his relatives.

protection officers

nearest police station

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