Suppression of Violence against Women and Children Act

Brief Description

The Suppression of Violence against Women and Children Act (also known as Prevention of Women and Children Repression Act) came into force in February 2000. It is intended to address the need for more effective prosecution of perpetrators of violence against women and children than existed previously and provides redress for victims of various manifestations of violence including trafficking and acid throwing. The Act makes provision for compensation for the victim from the guilty person/persons. It also contains provisions for remedial measures for negligence or wilful faults committed by an investigating officer and for a child born as a result of rape to be maintained by the father.