Domestic Violence Against Men By Women In Punjab: An Empirical Study

Abstract

The National Crime Records Bureau 2021, highlighted concern towards increasing rates of severe domestic violence against men by their intimate partner in India. In 2021, 33.2% of males committed suicide due to family-related issues, and 4.8% committed suicide due to marital problems. The Lancet Regional Health reported that the suicide rate of males has been 2.5 times higher than women's suicide from 2014 to 2021. The Present study focusing on factors responsible for domestic violence against men by women, particularly in Punjab and suggest mechanism to reduce such abuse on Men with the help of doctrinal and non-doctrinal research methodology. The paper emphasized that men have been found facing significant challenges in accessing justice, human rights, and dignity in society therefore; gender-neutral laws may help in protecting the interest of male against domestic violence by women in Punjab.