This book critically examines domestic violence law in India. It focuses on women’s experiences and perspectives as victims and litigants, with regard to acce

This book examines the prevailing legal discourse surrounding domestic violence law in India. It investigates the myths, patriarchal stereotypes, and misconcept

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Mainstream counselling in domestic violence often fails to address critical issues, such as gender socialisation processes and the abuse of power that allows vi

Women in India constitute nearly half of its population of over a billion people, and this book is a rigorous social scientific examination of the issue of viol