This study reviews the implementation of Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act (PWDVA), 2005 in Anand district in Gujarat using only secondary sources like government publications, academic research, and institutional documents. Despite the PWDVA’s endeavour to establish a forward-looking legal framework for the purpose of protecting women from physical, emotional, sexual, and financial mistreatment, the implementation of the Act in Anand district has produced inconsistent returns. Data garnered from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), Gujarat State Legal Services Authority (GSLSA), and the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD), show a high incidence of domestic violence in Anand, along with challenges in delayed legal processes, lack of properly trained protection officers, lack of shelter respond ANand District can learn from the successful models that have been adopted elsewhere; such as Delhi’s Mahila Panchayats and Kerala’s Kudumbashree. The report states that a decentralized multi-sector partnership, supported by technology-enabled infrastructure and strong monitoring systems, are vital for creating the maximum impact of the PWDVA in Anand and other areas.
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