In our previous blog, we discussed the Domestic Violence Act 2005. In this blog, we will address some more questions like ‘where can victims of domestic violence report their complaint and does verbal abuse also comes under the Domestic violence act.

 So, stay with us. We will cover all these queries one by one.

Where can you Report Domestic Violence?

• As per the Domestic Violence Act 2005, aggrieved women can approach the nearest Police Station, Service provider and Protection Officer. The court appoints a protection officer as the liaison between the domestic violence victim and the system. 
• Victims can also file a complaint directly with the magistrate to seek orders for relief under the Domestic Violence Act. 
• After filing the complaint, the court needs to instate a hearing within three days of the complaint being filed.
• If the court finds the complaint genuine, it can pass a protection order.
• Victims can also file a complaint under Section 498-A of the India Penal Code, which recognizes the offence of matrimonial cruelty and prescribes the criminal penalty.

Any domestic violence victim in Gurgaon or NCR can ask for legal advice from Mrs Sapna Malik. You can expect the best legal solutions to all your queries.

Does verbal abuse amount to Domestic Violence?

Domestic Violence is not restricted to physical violence only. Unfortunately, people do not consider verbal abuse as domestic violence. As a result, society starts taking verbal abuse as normal.

In many cases, domestic violence starts with verbal abuse before becoming a full-blown pattern of physical violence. Therefore, Section 3 of the Domestic Violence Act 2005 includes verbal violence as a form of domestic violence. Verbal abuse is recognized as a mode of perpetrating domestic violence against women. Moreover, verbal abuse affects self-worth and self-esteem, which results in psychological trauma and depression among women.

What can be the Consequences of Domestic Violence Against Women?

Domestic Violence against women can impose long and short-term physical and mental trauma. Domestic Violence against women affects children as well by causing a long-lasting impression on a child’s vulnerable memories. In many cases, they, too start normalize it.

• Short-Term Consequences: Minor Injuries, bruises, cuts, broken bones, or injuries to organs and other parts inside the body. It can lay an impact on women's and children’s mental health and well beings.
• Long-term Consequences:  Health issues, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Depression or Anxiety, substance use, and drug addiction can be the long-term consequences of domestic violence among women. 

Who can help you?

Domestic Violence victims need to seek help on a timely basis. Victims often assume it is one of the two-time episodes and does not report the matter further. Unfortunately it is wrong, as offenders do not stop there. Instead, they repeat the offence more intensively.

As a High court lawyer, Mrs Sapna Malik always guides victims about their rights. If the victim seeks a protection order, Mrs Sapna Malik helps obtain a protection order from the honourable court. 

In their long career as best Divorce Lawyer in Gurgaon, Mrs Sapna Malik has helped numerous domestic violence victims and helped them to come out from vicious circles as a winner and survivors.

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