Preview What is dowry? Exploitation of women due to dowry Importance of Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 Punishment of dowry Conclusion What is dowry? According to section 2 of Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, “Dowry” means any property or valuable security given or agreed to be given either directly or indirectly. a. By one party to a…
The COVID-19 Pandemic hit us all around the world when we were least expecting it. People of all ages were severed but the elders were the ones who were at the most risk as stated by the World Health Organisation (WHO). Because the virus and the effects caused by it were unknown it lead to…
Introduction Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 came into force from 26 October 2006. It is a very comprehensive and promising legislation that combines civil remedies with criminal procedures to ensure effective protection and immediate relief to victims of violence of any kind occurring within the family, The definition of ‘domestic violence’ is…
Violence against women has been a serious problem in not only India but all around the world. In India married are more likely to experience violence be it physical or sexual by their husbands. Acts of physical violence by the husband against his wife include: pushing her, throwing things at her, slapping her, twisting her…
Introduction Dowry Prohibition Act, Indian law, enacted on May 1, 1961, intended to prevent the giving or receiving of a dowry. Under the Dowry Prohibition Act, dowry includes property, goods, or money given by either party to the marriage, by the parents of either party, or by anyone else in connection with the marriage. The Dowry Prohibition…
The term custodial violence has not been defined under any law. It is a combination of two word custody and violence. The word ‘custody’ implies guardianship and protective care. Even when applied to indicate arrest or imprisonment, it does not carry any evil symptoms during custody. In a law dictionary the word ‘custody’; has been…
Abstract While previous studies have begun to provide evidence on the experiences of male victims of domestic violence and abuse (DVA), current understanding in this area is still limited, and subject to narrow methods of inquiry. Moreover, little is known regarding the challenges of providing support to men in abusive relationships, and how barriers to…
Abstract The situation of crisis produced by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic poses major challenges to societies all over the world. While efforts to contain the virus are vital to protect global health, these same efforts are exposing children and adolescents to an increased risk of family violence. Various criminological theories explain the causes of this…
Vishakha vs. State of Rajasthan, the case in which guidelines by Supreme Court related to the prevention of sexual harassment of women at workplace, as earlier the women has to tackle their home and children, and men has to earn the daily bread but as society change and develop, the concept of equality and equity…
Marital Rape, a rape that is not commonly discussed. The kind of rape that the IPC also does not include. Section 375 of the IPC states that rape is some form of forced or non-consensual intercourse with a woman. But exception 2 of the IPC states that “a man’s sexual intercourse or sexual acts with his…
