gender-based violence

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN: A SOCIO LEGAL PERSPECTIVE Dr. Arun Shrivastava, Dean faculty of law Patliputra University, Director Bihar institute of law, (India) Dr. Farhat Jabeen, Assistant professor, professor Incharge in Bihar institute of law Patna, (India) Download Manuscript doi.org/10.70183/lijdlr.2025.v03.227 Domestic violence against women is a widespread violation of human rights, illustrating the entrenched gender inequality and patriarchal frameworks within society. It includes various forms of abuse physical, psychological, sexual, emotional, and economic perpetuated in domestic settings, typically by intimate partners or family members. From a sociological viewpoint, domestic violence is perpetuated by cultural standards, power disparities, economic reliance, low literacy levels, and social stigmas that deter women from reporting such abuse. The processes of socialization and longstanding traditions often validate violence and silence victims, which exacerbates the issue. Legally, numerous national and international frameworks aim to prevent domestic violence and uphold women’s rights. In India, measures like the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, along with sections of the Indian Penal Code, are designed to offer civil and criminal remedies, such as protective orders, rights to residence, and maintenance. Despite these protective laws, challenges in implementation, lack of awareness, procedural delays, and societal pressures frequently hinder their effectiveness. These abstract underscores the necessity for a comprehensive socio-legal strategy that combines legal enforcement with social reforms, awareness initiatives, victim support systems, and empowerment programs. Tackling domestic violence requires not only robust legal measures but also significant shifts in societal attitudes to guarantee justice, dignity, and equality for women.