Domestic violence against women: A breach of constitutional rights

Abstract

“Domestic violence” means an absusive, violent, coercive, forceful or threatening act inflicted by the member against the other member of family or household. It results into constitutional rights of women resulting breach of Article 14, 15 and 21 of Constitution. The provisions of ‘The Protection of Woman from the Domestic Violence, 2015 enacted by Parliament of India provides comprehensive protection to the women or aggrieved person. It requires implementation in proper manner for positive results.