Domestic violence against women : Legal protection, legislative and judicial aspects /

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 gen...

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Main Authors: Nitu Nawal, Sharma, R. K. (Author)
Format: Printed Book
Language:English
Published: New Delhi : Regal publications, 2013.
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Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • History of law relating to domestic violence in India
  • The protection of women from domestic violence act, 2005
  • Protection of women under Indian constitution
  • Other statutes relating to protection of women from domestic violence
  • The protection of women from domestic violence Act, 2005: a bird's eye view
  • International scenario of law about domestic violence
  • Judicial response to domestic violence against women
  • Role of NCW and NGOs in prevention of domestic violence
  • Analysis of the legislative and judicial role
  • Conclusion and suggestions.