Name and explain two law that protect citizen against gender based violence in our country
1. The Sexual Offences Act, 2006: This law defines and criminalizes a range of sexual offenses and provides for the protection of victims and witnesses in such cases. The act recognizes various forms of sexual violence, including , incest, sexual assault, and sexual harassment, and prescribes heavy penalties for offenders.
2. The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005: This law provides for the protection of women who are victims of domestic violence. It enables women to seek protection orders against their abusers and creates special courts to handle cases related to domestic violence. The Act includes a comprehensive definition of domestic violence that covers physical, emotional, sexual, and economic abuse, as well as harassment and stalking. It also makes provisions for providing shelter and medical aid to victims of domestic violence.