Tahir Mushtaq
JAMMU, Jan 28: Domestic violence again women are on the rise in Jammu and Kashmir. Even the educated and the economically independent women are at the receiving end, according to anecdotal evidence contained in police data.
Police figures show an increase in domestic violence cases, mostly relating to matrimonial disputes and family squabbles. Harassment for dowry too is one of the most common complaints lodged with the police, data shows.
Comparing the figures in 2010-2011 the city witnessed a total of 1100 cases of domestic violence but this time till end of 2011, nearly 605 cases have been reported in the Women Cell of the police.
As per the data, about 400 domestic violence cases have been sorted out after mutual compromise while FIR has been registered in 14 cases at Women Cell, Canal Road. Nearly 191 cases are pending before the court for hearing.
"My higher qualification above that of my spouse became the biggest drawback as my in-laws suspected me of dominating their son," said a aggravated women on condition of anonymity
Whereas the state has amendment the act against domestic violence which will cover with the physical, psychological and sexual violence committed on women adding physical injuries, verbal abuse, harassment and even threatening of women, but still fair sex is facing problems.
As in the earlier cases the women cell was only allowed to register the case without taking any appropriate action but now under the act any domestic violence particularly harassment committed on women will be highly punishable.
Under sub section 498 minimum 3 years of imprisonment would be awarded to the culprit".
“Women's boldness is most often mistaken for arrogance and this according to many is justifiable in her getting beaten up by their spouses. While some find the courage to speak up or walk out, there are others still bound by family pressures and keep the matter within the four walls of the house," said a police official.
He said that every possible facility is being provided to the victim but the domestic violence cannot be avoided as it is an unnoticed evil in the society.
JAMMU, Jan 28: Domestic violence again women are on the rise in Jammu and Kashmir. Even the educated and the economically independent women are at the receiving end, according to anecdotal evidence contained in police data.
Police figures show an increase in domestic violence cases, mostly relating to matrimonial disputes and family squabbles. Harassment for dowry too is one of the most common complaints lodged with the police, data shows.
Comparing the figures in 2010-2011 the city witnessed a total of 1100 cases of domestic violence but this time till end of 2011, nearly 605 cases have been reported in the Women Cell of the police.
As per the data, about 400 domestic violence cases have been sorted out after mutual compromise while FIR has been registered in 14 cases at Women Cell, Canal Road. Nearly 191 cases are pending before the court for hearing.
"My higher qualification above that of my spouse became the biggest drawback as my in-laws suspected me of dominating their son," said a aggravated women on condition of anonymity
Whereas the state has amendment the act against domestic violence which will cover with the physical, psychological and sexual violence committed on women adding physical injuries, verbal abuse, harassment and even threatening of women, but still fair sex is facing problems.
As in the earlier cases the women cell was only allowed to register the case without taking any appropriate action but now under the act any domestic violence particularly harassment committed on women will be highly punishable.
Under sub section 498 minimum 3 years of imprisonment would be awarded to the culprit".
“Women's boldness is most often mistaken for arrogance and this according to many is justifiable in her getting beaten up by their spouses. While some find the courage to speak up or walk out, there are others still bound by family pressures and keep the matter within the four walls of the house," said a police official.
He said that every possible facility is being provided to the victim but the domestic violence cannot be avoided as it is an unnoticed evil in the society.
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