Document Type
Honors Thesis
Abstract
Domestic violence continues to affect millions of individuals worldwide, yet legal systems respond to it in very different ways. This research compares how India’s Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act (2005) and the United States’ Violence Against Women Act (1994; 2021) protect victims and hold offenders accountable. Using a comparative legal analysis, the study examines both laws’ language, enforcement mechanisms, and effectiveness through court cases, government reports, and statistical data. By identifying the strengths of the United States model such as mandatory arrest provisions and victim support systems, the study aims to propose practical reforms for India’s legal framework. Ultimately, the goal is to contribute toward more inclusive and v enforceable protections for victims and promote a deeper understanding of how justice systems can better prevent domestic violence.
Disciplines
Civil Law | Civil Procedure | Community-Based Research | Courts | Criminal Law | Criminal Procedure | Criminology | Criminology and Criminal Justice | Family, Life Course, and Society | Legal Theory
Publication Date
Fall 12-17-2025
License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Recommended Citation
Rodrigues, Deon, "A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LEGISLATION IN INDIA AND THE UNITED STATES: UNDERSTANDING PROTECTION OF WOMEN AGAINST VIOLENCE ACT 2005 AND VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT 1994" (2025). 2025 Fall Honors Capstones Projects. 8.
https://mavmatrix.uta.edu/honors_fall2025/8
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