Publications by authors named "Sumati Thusoo"
Violence Against Women
October 2023
Article Synopsis
- The article explores violence against women in India, focusing on the implementation of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act (PWDVA) through court records and stakeholder interviews from Maharashtra.
- A significant finding is that out of married women who filed PWDVA cases, over 60% reported harassment related to dowries.
- While Maharashtra has the social infrastructure to support the law's implementation, improvements are needed for more efficient justice delivery.
