One Year On, Domestic Violence Act Still Fails Women

Gender Equity and Women’s Empowerment

Despite being in effect for a year, the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act (PWDVA) has failed to provide effective relief in Gujarat. Activists and survivors criticize the lack of trained officers, bureaucratic apathy, and procedural hurdles. Utthan’s Pallavi Sobti Rajpal also highlighted the urgent need for systemic accountability.