Domestic Violence Law in India: Myth and Misogyny

By: Shalu Nigam

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Synopsis: 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. The volume: Develops arguments based on legal case studies and draws extensively on knowledge from various fields of study, as well as the experience of women survivors. Examines fallacies within the legal framework through a study of strategic lawsuits against public participation suits within the Indian context. Proposes measures for a fair and more gender inclusive legal system that focuses on facilitating access to justice. Suggests that emphasis be laid on establishing the rule of law and eliminating the culture of violence. A key text on gender and law in India, this book will be indispensable to scholars and researchers of socio-legal studies, law, gender, human rights, women’s studies, social science, political science, and feminist jurisprudence in South Asia. It will also be of interest to NGOs, activists, and lawyers.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 282 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781000408096
Related ISBNs:: 9780367344818, 9780429326974, 9781032035475
Publisher:: Taylor and Francis
Date of Addition:: 07/09/21
Copyrighted By:: Shalu Nigam, The right of Shalu Nigam to be identified as author of this work has been asserted by her in accordance with sections
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Social Studies, Law, Legal Issues and Ethics, Sociology
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Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.