New Bill to protect women against DV to pass in Indian Parliment

After fighting for ten years, women’s activists will finally have their bill heard at the monsoon session of Pariliment. Newindiapress discusses…
Women activists had objected to many points in the earlier drafts including the exception given to cases where men resolve to violence in self defence. Most of such exceptions are absent in the new Bill.
As a result of the recommendations of the National Commission of Women, several critical provisions have been included. “It has given a broader definition to domestic violence. According to it, a verbal threat to kill will also be considered an abuse. Moreover, single women can also seek protection, which is a very positive factor. Passing the Bill would mean that what has always been considered a private matter would now become a public-social issue,” says Aliyamma Vijayan of Stree Vedhi.
Oh snap!