Domestic Violence Against Women: Legal Protection Legislative and Judicial Aspects

Contents: Foreword. Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. History of law relating to domestic violence in India. 3. The protection of women from domestic violence act, 2005. 4. Protection of women under Indian constitution. 5. Other statutes relating to protection of women from domestic violence. 6. The protection of women from domestic violence Act, 2005: a bird\'s eye view. 7. International scenario of law about domestic violence. 8. Judicial response to domestic violence against women. 9. Role of NCW and NGOs in prevention of domestic violence. 10. Analysis of the legislative and judicial role. 11. Conclusion and suggestions. Bibliography. Index.

Domestic Violence against women, young girls, even tender aged girls are on rampant increase in India as well as other countries too. It is the most serious violation of all basic rights that a woman suffers in her own home at the hands of members within her own family. Over the past few decades gender-based violence has been recognized as a serious problem.

Women are placed at various disadvantageous positions. They are under exploitation both in the house and outside the house. They are subjected to violence likewise female foeticide, infanticide, child marriage, dowry, purdah, Sati, slavery, incest and sexual harassment etc. India is no exception for this unfortunate situation. (jacket)