Breaking the Silence: Domestic Violence Against Men in India
By:Gurleen kaur Domestic violence has become a common term in global households to describe the cruelty suffered by women all over the world. While women are disproportionately affected by domestic violence around the world, the number of men suffering from it is growing by the day. Abuse can be physical, emotional, or psychological in intimate relationships. There are numerous such cases that go unnoticed, misunderstood, underreported, and frequently dismissed. Men also avoid coming forward because of social stigma and societal fear. However, a recent Delhi High Court case, Jyoti alias Kittu v. State Govt. Of NCT of Delhi (2025), has taken a significant step toward recognizing that men, like women, are victims of domestic violence and deserve equal legal protection. Understanding Domestic Violence Against Men When we hear about men who have been victims of domestic violence, we immediately wonder how this is possible. But we have to admit that men can also be ab...