Analysis of Domestic Violence

Abstract

Domestic violence — also called intimate partner violence — occurs between people in an intimate relationship. Domestic violence can take many forms, including Emotional, sexual and physical abuse and threats of abuse. Abuse by a partner can happen to anyone, but domestic violence is most often directed toward women. Domestic violence can happen in heterosexual and same-sex relationships.

Abusive relationships always involve an imbalance of power and control. An abuser uses intimidating, hurtful words and behaviors to control a partner.

It might not be easy to identify domestic violence at first. While some relationships are clearly abusive from the outset, abuse often starts subtly and gets worse over time.

Introduction

Domestic violence occurs when one person in a family-like or domestic relationship attempts to dominate and control another. Domestic violence is an abuse of power and can take the following forms:

Physical or sexual violence; emotional or psychological abuse; verbal abuse; stalking and intimidation; social and geographic isolation; financial abuse; cruelty to pets; property damage; or threats to be violent in these ways

Domestic violence typically involves a recurring pattern of behaviour with the primary goal of controlling the other person. Fear has the greatest impact.

Legal provisions related domestic violence

The 2005 Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act: It defines domestic violence as actual or threatened physical, mental, emotional, sexual, or verbal abuse, as well as dowry or property harassment. It guarantees a woman's right to live in her "matrimonial household," which she shares with her husband. Violators of this law will either be required to compensate the women financially or will be served with a restraining order to keep them away from the complainant.

Section 4 (1) states that any person who has reason to believe that an act of domestic violence has been, or is being, or is likely to be committed, may give information about it to the concerned protection officer.

·      Section 5 states duties of police officers, service providers and magistrate.

·      Section 6 provides shelter homes to the aggrieved person on request made by the protection officer or a service provider.

·      Section 12 states the procedure for obtaining relief from the magistrate.

·      Section 17 gives the right to women to reside in a shared household, whether or not she has any right, title or beneficial interest in the same.

The functions and duties of the protectors, who serve as a bridge between the court and the victims of domestic abuse, are defined in Sections 9, Section 30, Section 33 with Rule 8, Rule 9 and Rule 10. Section 8 of the Act specifies that a protection officer shall be a woman as far as possible and appointed as full-time positions. PWDVA Section 30 clarifies that the officers of protection are the public servants. Although they have some immunity, such as through actions taken in good faith Section 35, they are penalized under Section 33 for not discharging their duties.

VIOLENCE AGAINST MEN

Women are not the only victims of domestic violence; men are also victims, but it is difficult to distinguish between a victim and an abuser. As long as we believe that it is a male-dominated society and that men are the abusers, women are the weaker section of society and only the victims.There are numerous provisions and acts in India designed to protect women, and many women now take advantage of them. Men are subjected to both mental and physical cruelty, but they are either too embarrassed to talk about it or are afraid that no one will believe them, so they remain silent.

Suggestions

Violence against women in the private sphere is degraded, whether in India or the United States. Strong laws and public policies are critical in combating such violence. However, the true solution lies in a cultural shift, both globally and in each of our homes. Violence against women in the private sphere is degraded, whether in India or the United States. Strong laws and public policies are critical in combating such violence. However, the true solution lies in a cultural shift, both globally and in each of our homes.