The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 (DVC Act) was passed as a major measure towards protecting women against domestic abuse in the form of various types of violence within the family system. Although the act is progressive and wide-ranging in nature, the judicial approach towards cases brought under this Act has frequently been debated on the basis of effectiveness, sensitivity, and efficiency. This research paper critically analyzes how the Indian judiciary has handled domestic violence cases under the DVC Act, 2005, keeping in view the interpretation of significant provisions, procedural protection, and imparting justice to victims. The research explores milestone judgments, where it explains how the courts have understood terms such as "domestic relationship," "aggrieved person," and "shared household." The research also assesses the proactive role of magistrates in the issuance of protection orders, residence orders, and maintenance. In addition, the research examines the issues confronted by the judiciary including backlogs of cases, absence of special domestic violence courts, and the judicial sensitization on gender-based violence. A comparative analysis of judicial systems in other jurisdictions identifies some gaps in the existing framework in India. Drawing on doctrinal and empirical material, this paper points out systemic flaws and proposes reforms to enhance the judicial role to effectively enforce the Act. The overall objective is to deliver timely justice, protect victims, and restore dignity to survivors of domestic violence.