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Abstract— Domestic violence is a social evil that has been prevalent since ancient times. In orthodox or traditional societies, people prefer to turn a blind eye and a deaf ear to it. It is only in more progressive societies that women are encouraged to report instances and seek justice. In India, the tide has changed and more and more women are coming forward to file complaints. The necessary support they require is slowly becoming available. What was once considered a taboo, has become an issue of grave concern to be addressed immediately. During the recent lockdowns, this scourge once again reared its ugly head and with a malevolence that was palpable. Every newspaper worldwide carried reports of violent incidents and alarm bells started ringing. Apart from the media, the World Health Organization, government agencies as well as NGOs and health care professionals gave wide coverage to this pestilence and attempted to create awareness among women in particular so that they may be encouraged to come forward and report their problems. Unfortunately, the very purpose of the lockdown which was meant to keep people safe in their homes proved to be deadly dangerous for hapless women victims who were locked behind closed doors, in the close confines of their homes. Separated as they were from any external support or help, they suffered helplessly and some paid with their lives.
This paper attempts to outline the causes for a decrease in reporting of domestic violence cases during lockdowns.
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Keywords: COVID-19, domestic violence, lockdown, decrease in cases, confinement, danger, no refuge
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"The Bane of Society- Why Domestic Violence Cases Go Unreported During Lockdown", International Journal for Research Trends and Innovation (www.ijrti.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.7, Issue 9, page no.443 - 445, September-2022, Available :http://www.ijrti.org/papers/IJRTI2209056.pdf
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2456-3315 | IMPACT FACTOR: 8.14 Calculated By Google Scholar| ESTD YEAR: 2016
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