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Over 50 Helplines To Help Women Facing Domestic Violence During Lockdown
More than 50 helplines have been started across India to help women facing domestic violence during the ongoing lockdown, officials said today.
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Decline In Domestic Violence Calls Since Lockdown: Delhi Women's Panel
The Delhi Commission For Women (DCW) helpline has seen a decline in the number of calls pertaining to domestic violence and crimes against women during the lockdown, the panel said today.
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A Fresh Start: Forgetting Deep Scars, Domestic Abuse Survivors Now Bake Cakes In Chennai
By Anuradha Nagaraj Chennai: Measuring flour, whisking eggs and folding batter, K Asma forgets the deep scars that run down her face and neck as she bakes cupcakes in an upscale cafe in Chennai. Four years ago, Asma poured kerosene on herself and lit a match, after reaching breaking point in an abusive marriage. By setting herself on fire, Asma had...
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Housewife Dies Of Stab Injury, 2 Others Hospitalized In West Bengal
A housewife died of stab wounds while her husband and daughter were in a serious condition following an alleged domestic tiff at Baranagar in North 24 Parganas district today.
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Now, Women Can Also Be Tried For Domestic Violence, Says Supreme Court
In a landmark verdict, the Supreme Court has widened the scope of the Domestic Violence Act by ordering deletion of the words "adult male" from it, paving the way for prosecution of women and even non-adults for subjecting a woman relative to violence and harassment.
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Over 50 Helplines To Help Women Facing Domestic Violence During Lockdown
More than 50 helplines have been started across India to help women facing domestic violence during the ongoing lockdown, officials said today.
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Decline In Domestic Violence Calls Since Lockdown: Delhi Women's Panel
The Delhi Commission For Women (DCW) helpline has seen a decline in the number of calls pertaining to domestic violence and crimes against women during the lockdown, the panel said today.
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A Fresh Start: Forgetting Deep Scars, Domestic Abuse Survivors Now Bake Cakes In Chennai
By Anuradha Nagaraj Chennai: Measuring flour, whisking eggs and folding batter, K Asma forgets the deep scars that run down her face and neck as she bakes cupcakes in an upscale cafe in Chennai. Four years ago, Asma poured kerosene on herself and lit a match, after reaching breaking point in an abusive marriage. By setting herself on fire, Asma had...
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Housewife Dies Of Stab Injury, 2 Others Hospitalized In West Bengal
A housewife died of stab wounds while her husband and daughter were in a serious condition following an alleged domestic tiff at Baranagar in North 24 Parganas district today.
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Now, Women Can Also Be Tried For Domestic Violence, Says Supreme Court
In a landmark verdict, the Supreme Court has widened the scope of the Domestic Violence Act by ordering deletion of the words "adult male" from it, paving the way for prosecution of women and even non-adults for subjecting a woman relative to violence and harassment.
