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The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 is different from the provisions of the Indian Penal Code in that it provides a broader definition of domestic violence in what it covers and who it protects. Domestic violence includes not only inter-spousal violence, but also violence perpetrated by other family members. Generally, an important part of the power relationship between spouses and their families relates to dowry and its ramifications. There is a wide societal tolerance for wife-abuse, which is very often even considered justifiable under certain circumstance: Disputes over dowries, a wife's sexual infidelities, her neglect of household duties, and her disobedience of her husband's dictates are all considered legitimate causes for wife-beating. It is only when the torture becomes unbearable or death appeared imminent that most women appeared willing to speak out. Physical violence as well as explicit forms of aggression are used by the more powerful in the household as methods to ensure obedience of the less powerful and therefore related to power dynamics in a household. At every stage in the life cycle, the female body is both the objects of desire and of control. In Indian society, domestic violence against women is not an uncommon siting. A plethora of women face it in their lives, and most of them are so accustomed to it that they don’t even end up reporting it. Yet, it can not be denied that many people continue to face domestic violence. In fact, the upcoming movie ‘Thappad’ is all about a woman standing up against her husband who slapped her. It is a prime example of what is to be done in case you become a victim of this horrendous activity. This book provides deep insight to various dimensions of issues relating to the subject.