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Economic Abuse as Domestic Violence: Legal Protection Available to Hindu Married Women

Author(s) Mr. Nishant Tyagi
Country India
Abstract Economic abuse is an emerging yet under-recognized form of domestic violence that significantly affects the dignity, autonomy, and security of married women in India. Unlike physical violence, economic abuse operates through financial control, deprivation of resources, denial of maintenance, restriction on employment, and interference with property rights, thereby creating dependency and limiting women’s ability to exercise independent choices. This research paper examines economic abuse within the framework of domestic violence with specific reference to Hindu married women and the legal protections available to them under Indian law.
The study analyzes the socio-legal understanding of economic abuse, its historical roots in patriarchal family structures, and its impact on women’s financial and psychological well- being. It further evaluates the constitutional safeguards and statutory remedies available under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956, and inheritance laws. Judicial approaches and landmark case laws have also been examined to understand the evolving recognition of women’s economic rights within matrimonial relationships.
The research concludes that although Indian law formally recognizes economic abuse as domestic violence, practical implementation remains weak due to social stigma, financial dependency, procedural delays, and inadequate enforcement mechanisms. The study emphasizes the need for stronger legal enforcement, financial empowerment, and gender- sensitive institutional responses to ensure substantive equality and protection for Hindu married women.
Keywords Economic Abuse, Domestic Violence, Hindu Married Women, Financial Dependency, Maintenance Rights, Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, Gender Justice, Stridhan, Property Rights, Women’s Rights.
Published In Volume 8, Issue 3, May-June 2026
Published On 2026-05-11
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