Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005
Law for protection orders, residence orders and relief for women facing domestic violence or threat of abuse in domestic relationships.
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Suryalayam Protection Directory
Protection Laws and Rights Guides
Understand important child, women and labour protections and the official route for action or complaint.
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Protection of Women from Sexual Harassment at Workplace Act 2013
Workplace sexual harassment law. Karnataka WCD/KSCW pages list POSH-related district officers, government orders and complaint structures; use employer ICC, district officer or women's commission depending on case.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28080-22216485; 080-22216486
Child and Adolescent Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act 1986
Law prohibiting employment of children below 14 and restricting adolescents in hazardous occupations. Report suspected child labour through 1098, 112 or labour channels.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-281098; 112; 155214
Karnataka State Commission for Women Act 1995
State law establishing the Karnataka State Commission for Women and its functions for safeguarding women's rights and recommending action on legal and policy failures.
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Punjab Shops and Commercial Establishments Act service route
Punjab labour department service route for shops and commercial establishments. Workers may use labour department guidance for workplace rights concerns.
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Child and Adolescent Labour Act 1986
Law prohibiting child labour and regulating adolescent work in hazardous occupations/processes. Report suspected child labour to 1098 or labour authorities.
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Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act 2013
Law for prevention and redressal of workplace sexual harassment complaints through Internal or Local Committees.
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Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 2005
Law providing protection and relief to women facing domestic violence. Women may contact 181, 1091, One Stop Centre or police in emergencies.
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Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act 2012
Central law for protection of children from sexual assault, sexual harassment and pornography; POCSO cases should be reported urgently to police/112/1098.
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Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005
Official WCD listing for domestic violence protection law; use as legal awareness and routing reference for domestic violence survivors.
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