Domestic Violence Law in India: What Every Victim Should Know

This blog outlines domestic violence law in India; how domestic violence case law in India provides protection of domestic violence victims and the process that involves domestic violence case law in India including punishments and remedies. Domestic violence isn't just violence, it can also include emotional, sexual and financial abuse perpetrated in a household. India sees thousands of these kinds of cases reported every year, which means that there are many more still not talked about due to shame and pressure from family. A Matter of Law: What is Domestic Violence Law in India? The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 is the primary legislation regulating domestic violence. This Act provides civil remedies such as protection orders, rights of residence, custody, and monetary relief. This is a civil matter which means that the focus isn’t punishment (as in criminal law) - the focus is on ending the violence (reconciling violence) and protecting the vict...