Domestic Violence and Legal Protection: Comparative Study of India, Bangladesh, and Neighbouring Country

Abstract

This study looks at how India, Bangladesh, and nearby countries handle domestic violence. Even though these places are close and share cultures, they deal with domestic abuse differently. India has strong laws, like the Domestic Violence Act of 2005, which offers help and protection. But, enforcing these laws is hard because of social attitudes and government issues. Bangladesh has laws too, but they are not well enforced, so they do not work well. Other nearby countries have different ways of dealing with domestic violence. Some are doing better at helping victims, but they still face cultural stigma and weak law enforcement. This research studies how laws have developed in these places, finds problems in current laws, and suggests ways to better protect victims. These include better enforcement, more public awareness, and focusing on victims in legal processes.