A Critical Analysis of Domestic Violence against Women in India

Abstract

This study examines domestic violence against women in India. Domestic violence is when family members hurt women. Violence includes physical, psychological, and emotional damage. Domestic violence is discussed here. This research report provides solid evidence that domestic violence is still a problem. This article discusses Section 498A and PWDVA 2005, which punish domestic abusers. The author also expressed concern that numerous women are using these rules to seek revenge on their husbands and in-laws for reasons unknown to them. The author supports his claims with various case laws on each statute. The author briefly discusses domestic violence against men to show that it affects all genders.