Domestic Violence Law in India - 9780367344818

Taylor & Francis

Domestic Violence Law in IndiaMyth and Misogyny\nAuthor(s): Shalu Nigam\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge India\nISBN-13: 9780367344818, 978-0367344818\nSynopsis\nThis 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. \n\nThe volume: \n\nDevelops arguments based on legal case studies and draws extensively on knowledge from various fields of study, as well as the experience of women survivors.\n\nExamines fallacies within the legal framework through a study of strategic lawsuits against public participation suits within the Indian context.\n\nProposes measures for a fair and more gender inclusive legal system that focuses on facilitating access to justice.\n\nSuggests that emphasis be laid on establishing the rule of law and .