Facets of domestic Violence suffered by women and girls in India and the legislative Framework

Abstract

‘Domestic violence’ is multifaceted, an eminent challenge being recognized worldwide as tool for oppression of women and girls. It is the major social and economic issue in the Indian society, being raising concerns for the violation of women and girls right to life, health, development and to live with peace and comfort of house where large numbers of women’s and girls are subjected to cruelty, physical harm and various forms of violence having devastating and ill effect on them emotionally as well psychologically. This research paper aims to significantly contribute to the understanding of the various issues relating to domestic violence on women and girls occurring or alleged to have occurred within family between persons sharing same household, married couples or between intimate partners, its effects and causes. This paper further examines the adequacy of law in India to deal with the Domestic violence.