Domestic violence- difference between statistic and real picture

Domestic violence act so called as DV  Act was brought into picture for protection of women from the cruel act of her husband and her in-laws. Women are most of the time considered as weak and are brought up with a phycology that the could be suppressed very easily by her husband and her in-laws.

 According to this act the women can go and complain about her in law and immediate action will be taken against the person who is committing the wrongful act. This act was made for the benefit of the women but it is very sad to see the difference between the real picture and the statistical data.

There are two situations in which it could be very clearly seen that there is a vast difference between real picture and the statistical data-

1. When the women misuse the DV Act
2. When she quietly bears the wrong doing of the husband or in-laws without registering the complaint against them.

Let’s discuss the two scenarios in depth-

Lets consider the first situation.

The statistical data of the cases registered are very shocking and heart shaking. The data shows how the husband and in-laws have committed have committed wrong on the in-laws but in reality the women has misused the DV Act to take revenge either from in-laws or husband or both or with the view of seeking heavy monetary compensation.      

So, the numbers which the statistics show are quit high than actual cases. Most of the times it becomes difficult for the Investigating officer to find the truth.

Lets now consider the second situation,

According to the percentages most of the women in India are still illiterate she has been taught by her parents and society that husband and in-laws are figure of god and you should bear what ever they do or say never reply back. With this mindset the women either for dowry or any other demand are beaten, Harassed by the husband and in laws but she never open her mouth to seek justice.

Hence, we should not rely on the statics to show the reality because statics can be misleading and show the wrong picture, either it shows a bigger picture or a smaller picture but never a reality.