The Supreme Court of India in We The Women of India v. Union of India (W.P.(C) No. 1156/2021) directed all States and Union Territories to better implement the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005. It ordered appointment of Protection Officers within six weeks, wide public awareness drives, free legal aid via NALSA and state/district legal services, and identification/notification of shelter homes and service providers at district and taluka levels within ten weeks. The measures aim to ensure timely protection, legal help and safe shelter for victims.
