The primary objective of the Act is to provide legal protection to women from domestic violence and to ensure their safety and security in their homes.

Domestic violence is defined under the Act as any act or omission that causes physical, sexual, verbal, emotional, or economic harm to a woman, or that threatens or intimidates a woman, or that isolates or controls a woman.

Only the aggrieved woman herself can file a complaint under the Act. However, her parents, siblings, or other relatives, her friends or neighbors, or any other person who has knowledge of the domestic violence can assist her in filing the complaint.

A woman who has been subjected to domestic violence can seek protection orders, compensation, custody of children, and other remedies under the Act.

The police play a crucial role in enforcing the Act by investigating complaints of domestic violence, arresting and detaining the accused, and providing protection to the aggrieved woman.

The courts play a vital role in enforcing the Act by hearing and deciding complaints of domestic violence, granting protection orders, and awarding compensation to the aggrieved woman.

There are several challenges in implementing the Act, including lack of awareness about the Act among women, lack of resources for effective implementation, and resistance from patriarchal attitudes and social norms.

To improve the implementation of the Act, it is essential to raise awareness about the Act among women and communities, provide adequate resources for effective implementation, and address patriarchal attitudes and social norms through education and sensitization.

To ensure that women who have been subjected to domestic violence receive justice, it is important to ensure that they have access to legal aid and support, hold perpetrators of domestic violence accountable, and create a supportive environment for women who have experienced domestic violence.

The Indian Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act is a significant legislation that provides comprehensive protection to women from domestic violence, has contributed to raising awareness about domestic violence and its impact on women, and has led to the establishment of specialized courts and support services for women who have experienced domestic violence.