At the outset (well, already tired of using this for a start) P.W.D.V. Act – 2005 has been credited as a path defining act for aggrieved women. It was formulated to provide a sense of security in getting monetary compensation,…

Definition of Domestic Violence as per English (UK) Law: The cross-government definition of domestic violence and abuse is: any incident or pattern of incidents of controlling, coercive, threatening behaviour, violence or abuse between those aged 16 or over who are,…

My Right My Voice – Post 3 The current hotly debated topic creating much buzz these days is #MaritalRape. Statements such as Why won’t India criminalize marital rape? OR Marriage sacred, concept of marital rape cannot be applied are much creating new headlines.…

1 Year 10 months ago, I experienced first-hand the trauma a violent relationship can cause. I kept the abuse, initially manifesting as malicious words and demeaning slurs but gradually progressing to verbal and physical abuse, a secret from my family…