INVESTIGATING THE LEGAL ORIENTATION TOWARDS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE – CONTEMPORARY BOTH NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL LEGAL ISSUES IN CRIMINAL LAW

Author – PALAK AGRAWAL, STUDENT OF MANIPAL UNIVERSITY JAIPUR OF LAW, JAIPUR

Best Citation – PALAK AGRAWAL, INVESTIGATING THE LEGAL ORIENTATION TOWARDS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE – CONTEMPORARY BOTH NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL LEGAL ISSUES IN CRIMINAL LAW, 1 (1) of 2023, Pg. 50-56, ISBN – 978-81-960677-6-2.

ABSTRACT

Almost all societies in the world have some level of domestic violence. The phrase can be categorised in a number of ways. Some cases of violence that are frequently seen involve violence against the elderly, children, or spouse. The attacker may use a number of different strategies to harm the victim. The most frequent forms of abuse that victims experience are physical abuse, emotional abuse, psychological abuse or deprivation, economic deprivation/abuse, etc.

Domestic violence is a worldwide issue, not only in emerging or underdeveloped nations. It is also fairly common in wealthy nations. Our pretend-civilized society is reflected in the prevalence of domestic violence. Violence has no place in a civilised society. Yet, the number of cases recorded each year increases a severe alarm. And even so, the majority of occurrences go unreported or overlooked in daily life, thus this is not the full picture. Our society is observing a very hazardous tendency that needs to be dealt with harshly.

Children and women are frequently the easy prey. The situation is truly horrible in Indian society. Every day, a sizable number of people pass away solely as a result of domestic abuse. Some of the contributing elements to the issue include illiteracy, economic dependence on men, and the general male-dominated society. One of the main factors leading to violence against newlywed wives is dower. Women are frequently subjected to physical abuse, vile insults, and denial of fundamental human rights in many regions of the country. Children are similarly made the subject of this cruel behaviour. A serious investigation is necessary. Such issues clearly demonstrate the society’s members’ hypocrisy and double standards. The abuser frequently exhibits psychotic symptoms or needs psychological counselling for their bad behaviour. But, in most cases, domestic violence is the outcome of a group of people in the society acting irresponsibly over time. Not only is the abuser the primary offender, but those who are seeing it happen and acting like mute spectators are also complicit in the crime. Recently, a campaign named “bell bajao” was initiated in India to address the matter. The campaign’s primary goal was to encourage members of the public to speak out against domestic abuse that occurs in homes and around. The campaign was a huge success and was successful in getting people to pay attention to this problem.