EXPANSION OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND ITS LAWS IN INDIA

Author – ANIRUDDH ATUL GARG, STUDENT OF ILSR, GLA UNIVERSITY, MATHURA

Best Citation – ANIRUDDH ATUL GARG, EXPANSION OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND ITS LAWS IN INDIA, ILE Family & Private Law Review, 1 (1) of 2023, Pg. 19-23, ISBN – 978-81-961120-8-0.

ABSTRACT

The range of Domestic Violence is not only limited to India but also all over the world. Women are more probable to be victims of domestic abuse. The issue of domestic violence in India arises due to gender discrimination. Both males and females are still not treated equally which maximizes the occurrence of such offenses. The count of cases related to domestic abuse is increasing due to non-awareness of the laws among women. Research reflects that over-drinking alcohol by men is the biggest source of Domestic Violence in opposition to women. Through this article, we will deeply study the meaning of Domestic Violence, the categorization of several types of abuse against women, the main factors behind the rise of domestic abuse against women, and so on. Certain types of laws which are based on the concept of Domestic Violence are also covered under this article, for instance, the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, Section 498 A of the Indian Penal Code, etc. In a conclusion, I have presented some of the measures which are needed to be improved to decline the scope of Domestic Violence. I have also presented my view that there must be more laws meant for both men and women equally to diminish violence.

Keywords: domestic violence, gender discrimination, women, violence