AN INSIGHT TO THE ISSUE OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AGAINST MEN IN INDIA: A CALL FOR GENDER – NEUTRAL LAW

India is said to be a country which strive to promote equality in every sphere and the same has been reflected in the Preamble of Indian Constitution. However, in reality, there are various areas to be worked on. One of such areas is Domestic violence. India has ample number of laws concerning to domestic violence against women. However, the same approach has not been followed with respect to the domestic violence against men. Men are always considered superior in the Indian society. Hence, many of us think that they cannot be victims of crimes like domestic violence. But the fact is men are also victims of the practice of domestic violence. However, this area has been discussed by few only. Hence, this paper is an attempt to highlight rights infringement and abuses experienced by men. Further, the paper shall deal with socio - legal aspect of abovementioned topic.