Chapter I PRELIMINARY

1. (1) This Act may be called the Karnataka State Commission for Women Act, 1995.
2. (2) It shall extend to the whole of the State of Karnataka.
3. (3) It shall come into force from such 1[date]1 as the Government may by notification, appoint. 1. Act came into force on 11.1.1996

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,-

1. (a) "Commission" means the Karnataka State Commission for Women constituted under section 3;
2. (b) "Government" means the Government of Karnataka;
3. (c) "member" means a member of the Commission.