Domestic Violence against men, breaking the stereotype "Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota Hai"

 

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Domestic Violence against men a myth or reality 

 

Gender role definitions and stereotypes have consistently impacted the development and improvement of social orders and thus nations, yet what happens when these stereotypes impact the laws?  

At the point when the law of a land is affected by the gender stereotypes of the general public, we are left with a law that would go about as a double-sided sword in the hands of the gender which it benefits and the partner being left powerless. 

I understood that it is the dismal situation in our country that male victims of the crime of domestic violence have no forum to address it, to such an extent that Indian law doesn't perceive men as victims of domestic violence.

 

 

Brief about 'Domestic Violence?

The Oxford lexicon defines domestic violence as 'Any occurrence of violence, threatening behavior, or mishandle (mental, physical, sexual, monetary) between grown-ups who are or have been hint accomplices or family individuals, in any case of sexual orientation or sexuality.'

 

Thus, with the above definition, we see that the term domestic violence isn't gender-based; rather, every victim is engaged upon the victim’s connection to the culprit. 

 

Notwithstanding, at whatever point we talk or hear of the term domestic violence it is typically expected that the man would be the culprit and the lady a victim.

 

Given that an oppressed wife or female living in a relationship in the idea of marriage may likewise, complain against a relative of the husband or the Husband;'

Subsequently, we see that the Act has effectively pronounced that the lady is the person in question and the man/spouse or any relative is the culprit of the violent behavior and accordingly 'Respondent' under the act

Given that an aggrieved wife or female living in an intimate relationship in the idea of marriage may likewise, file a complaint against friends family of the husband or the husband for sexual abuse includes a cycle of violence.

Consequently, we see that the Act has effectively proclaimed that the lady is the person in question and the man/spouse or any relative is the culprit of the cycle of domestic violence and in this manner 'Respondent'.

The cycle of Domestic violence against men: An unaddressed reality!

A study published by the Indian Journal of Community Medicine in March 2019 detailed that 52.4% of men experienced sex-based brutality. Out of 1000, guys 51.5% experienced viciousness on account of their wife’s/intimate partner violence at any rate once in the course of their life and 10.5% over the most recent year. The most well-known spousal brutality was emotional (51.6%) trailed by physical violence (6%).

 

Anyone can be affected by domestic violence, and anybody can be accused. It is erroneous to say that it simply happens to ladies. Men can be victims as well. Ladies aren't the only survivors of domestic violence. 

 

Domestic violence against men deals with aggressive behavior at home experienced by men or young men in a personal connection like marriage, dwelling together, dating, or inside a family. Describing men as physically stronger and thus impossible to harm by the violent behavior is just about as great as a pigeon shutting its eyes on seeing a feline. A man might be exposed to actual brutality by his better half/partner, or by her family members as well as even by goons.

 

Men confronting domestic violence because of spouse/partner is a cruel reality. Nonetheless, our administration has not stood firm on tending to it nor has any law been established to address the issue. Men who face abusive behavior at home in India has no place to go as the lawful framework doesn't regard them as victims and the individuals who approach such issues are frequently rebuked and ridiculed by society just as the cops.

The system doesn't regard them as victims and the individuals who approach such issues are regularly rebuked and ridiculed by society as well as the cops. Domestic violence isn’t only about physical abuse but men also faced psychological abuse which may result in the poor mental health of the victims.

Most nations around the world addressed domestic violence against men/women both. Both of the parties may look for restraining orders from courts, to control the abusive partner from executing misuse and in any event, reaching the victim. While in In India, domestic violence against men is practically legitimate as there is no arrangement in any law to ensure a man, who faces brutality from his better half or some other relatives. 

There are a few situations where a husband has been battered, mishandled, tormented by his better half in conspiracy with her own family. Commonly the violence is fierce to such an extent that the husband suffers extreme wounds, sometimes, he is killed or commits suicide

For An example, a case where a wife lived for 6 months with her husband in a marriage of 3 years filed a complaint of domestic violence against him when he was living in another country and also involved his old age parents who hadn't seen her in 2 years and threatened over and over again by sending “Goons” to their homes.

The boy had to leave his job and returned to the country to ensure the protection of his parents and handle legal matters. 

Most men experience the ill effects of domestic violence without making any move. They are either scared of losing access to their kids or feting implicated in bogus matters of dowry harassment. 

 

They likewise fear huge financial losses and long-lasting litigations, given the insensitive and lazy attitude of the Indian Judiciary, particularly towards men who are the victims of domestic violence. 

 

Another issue is of the general public attitude and rebuking such men with every victim’s deep-rooted stereotype 'Mard ko Dard Nai Hota'. Domestic violence on account of a partner or a life partner affects men similarly it affects ladies, it brings mental unsteadiness, trust issues, and at times outrageous instances of misery and low self-esteem separated from all the physical injury.

 

 

Domestic Violence laws in India: No appropriate forum for men

The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 2005 without precedent for Indian law characterized the expression "domestic violence". Even though the definition is expansive and incorporates actual brutality, yet additionally different types of violence, for example, emotional/verbal, sexual, and monetary maltreatment, there is an inherent flaw in the said act that no equal act or law is shielding the rights of men in a comparative circumstance. There is additionally, no severe law to manage mala fide usage of this law.

 

It would not be mistaken to say that the act doesn't stand through the assessment of the constitution as Article 14 of the constitution of India accommodates the right to equality but then there is no equality before the very law among people with regards to the despicable act of Domestic violence. 

 

Such a bias in law prompts ingrains fear in an individual who has not committed any wrongdoing and starts to fear punishment under the provisions of law. These days, filing cases under the Domestic Violence Act by ladies has become a typical act. In this way, an unbiased and fair-minded law is expected to secure the authentic victims of domestic violence irrespective of their sexual orientation 

 

In this way, today India is in critical need of correcting the law identified with domestic violence and device a more extensive and comprehensive view to guarantee the constitutional guarantee for every victim’s connection; rather, Those of India. We may also take the initiative to force the Government to introduce a new reform in domestic violence law and provide male victims support services Like the national domestic violence hotline.