THE PROTECTION OF WOMEN FROM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ACT, 2005:  AN ANALYSIS

AUTHOR – AJITA AWASTHI* & DR. AISHWARYA PANDEY**

* STUDENT AT AMITY LAW SCHOOL, AMITY UNIVERSITY

** ASSISTANT PROFESSOR AT AMITY LAW SCHOOL, AMITY UNIVERSITY

BEST CITATION – AJITA AWASTHI & DR. AISHWARYA PANDEY, THE PROTECTION OF WOMEN FROM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ACT, 2005:  AN ANALYSIS, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 5 (7) OF 2025, PG. 878-888, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344.

Abstract:

Family violence is the leading type of violence which occurs in modern society. Women in shared households remain incapable of speaking about their victimization to society because these situations create both fear and home destruction. When households experience violence this degradation leads to damage in the growth development of their family members. Domestic violence encompasses abuse directed against women who are either in wedded relationships with their attackers or in modern living partnerships. Domestic abuse arises from a romantic connection regardless of happening location or abuse methodology. Domestic violence comprises every type of gender-based abuse that results in either physical or emotional and sexual harm to women. Multiple elements including health problems, cultural dominance by men and lack of education together with substance abuse and money issues and various other aspects lead to possible domestic violence occurrences. Violence experienced within the household produces extensive damaging consequences. Physical and social health of women experience damage alongside their mental well-being while family members and especially children get negatively affected. Learning about domestic violence requires attention because its impacts deeply affect individuals along with their families and society at large. Our better understanding of this issue enables us to assist victims while stopping abusive behavior and disrupting violent cycles and developing improved systems and laws as well as contributing to gender equality efforts and helping people establish safe relationships and helping children living in abusive homes. The spread of knowledge works to silence abusive practices which typically maintain themselves through silence. Expanding our understanding about domestic violence leads toward protecting human rights while securing fairness and bettering the overall life quality for all society members. The research paper demonstrates a comprehensive analysis of woman abuse by examining its origins alongside relevant outcomes and proposed remedies.

Keywords: Domestic Violence, Matrimonial Relationship, Domestic Relationship, Patriarchy, Gender Equality.