THE PROTECTION OF WOMEN FROM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ACT 2005

THE PROTECTION OF WOMEN FROM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ACT 2005

THE PROTECTION OF WOMEN FROM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ACT 2005

 Domestic violence is a widespread problem throughout the developed and developing world and makes serious impact on quality of human life and broader development. Violence against women is the manifestation of a historically unequal power relationship between men and women. Today violence against women is an uncontrollable phenomenon, which is a direct result of the rapid urbanization, industrialization and structural adjustment which are changing the socio-economic scenario of our country.

Dr. S. Jaheeruddin is an Assistant Professor in faculty of Law, Smt.Basava Rama Tarakam Memorial Law College, Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh. He did graduate from S.V.University and finished his Master of Social Work (MSW), B.L., M.L from Sri Venkateswary University, Tirupathi, B.Ed. from Yogi Vemana University, M.B.A. from JNTUA and Ph.D. from Acharaya Nagarjuna University, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh. His research areas of interest include community development, Women Empowerment and Livelihood etc. and guiding B.L and LLB (5 years course) in the department of Law. Prior to his present affiliation, he worked 3 years had been consultant in law, legal aid & family counseling. Several articles in different areas have been published in different journals. He is Life member of Indian society of Professional Social Work (ISPSW), Bangalore and also Life Member in Indian Red Cross Society, Hyderabad. He taught and delivered lectures on different social science subjects in various institutions in Andhra Pradesh.