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Domestic Violence Law in India: Myth and Misogyny
This book examines the prevailing legal discourse surrounding Domestic Violence Law in India. It investigates the myths, patriarchal stereotypes and misconceptions that undermine the process of justice and dilute legal provisions to the detriment of survivors.
| Author(s) | By Shalu Nigam. |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Format | Paperback / softback |
| Pages | 282 |
| Published in | United Kingdom |
| Published | 25 Sept 2023 |
| Availability | POD |
This book examines the prevailing legal discourse surrounding Domestic Violence Law in India. It investigates the myths, patriarchal stereotypes and misconceptions that undermine the process of justice and dilute legal provisions to the detriment of survivors.
1: Different Dimensions of Domestic Violence in India 2: The Backlash Against Domestic Violence Law 3: 'Disgruntled Women' and Access to Justice 4: Domestic Violence, Patriarchal Terrorism, and the Law 5: The Culture of Silence, Violence, And Impunity 6:
Shalu Nigam is an advocate, researcher, and activist working at the intersection of gender, law, governance, and human rights issues. She has completed her PhD in Social Work and obtained a law degree. She is currently practicing at the courts of Delhi an
