Domestic Violence

domestic violence under the Domestic Violence Act is broad and inclusive. It encompasses various forms of abuse, including physical, sexual, verbal, emotional, and economic. Physical abuse involves any act that causes bodily harm or poses a threat to life, while sexual abuse encompasses non-consensual sexual acts and marital rape. Verbal and emotional abuse target a victim 's self-esteem and mental well-being, often through threats, insults, or manipulation. Economic abuse, on the other hand, involves controlling or withholding financial resources, thereby exerting control over the victim 's economic autonomy.