LEGISLATION RELATING TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND ITS IMPACT ON WOMEN

AUTHOR – POKALA NEHA, STUDENT AT DAMODARAM SANJIVAYYA NATIONAL LAW UNIVERSITY

Best Citation – POKALA NEHA, LEGISLATION RELATING TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND ITS IMPACT ON WOMEN, ILE FORTNIGHTLY REVIEW (ILE FN), 1 (4) of 2023, Pg. 9-13, APIS – 3920 – 0035 | ISBN – 978-81-964391-3-2.

Abstract

This article mainly deals with the concept of domestic violence, its impact on women and legislation related to domestic violence in India. Domestic violence is a socio- legal aspect which has a great impact on society and it needs to be addressed. This article mainly concentrates about the role of legislation in prevention of domestic violence and if it fails to control the domestic violence then what is its impact on women. The article explains about the objective of makers behind enacting the Act, need for enactment, misuse of the Act. The article contains the concept of domestic violence, emphasizes the plight of victims of domestic violence, consequences, impact on women and legislation’s relating to domestic violence.

The legislation’s which protects the women from domestic violence are “Protection Of Women From Domestic Violence Act, 2005, Indian Penal Code, Indian Evidence Act, Code of Criminal Procedure.” The role of these legislation’s in delivering the justice. There is a serious need to address the issue of domestic violence as it is the violence which is not caused by any stranger but by the persons who are domestically related to the victim itself. Due to this many women may not raise their voice against the violence. This article contains loopholes, suggestions which can be taken in to consideration for effective implementation of the Act.

KEYWORDS – Domestic Violence, Women, Domestic Violence Act, 2005, Indian Penal Code, Indian Evidence Act, Code of Criminal Procedure.