Supreme Court on Domestic Violence Cases: Important Rights of Women

Supreme Court on domestic violence cases and important rights of women in India

Domestic violence is not limited to physical assault. A woman may face emotional abuse, verbal abuse, sexual abuse or financial control within a domestic relationship. Indian law provides different forms of protection and legal remedies for women facing such situations. The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 (PWDVA) was introduced to provide protection […]