Gender-Based Violence in India: A bitter reality

Abstract

   Gender-based violence (GBV) is a pervasive and serious issue in India, with women and girls facing various forms of violence, harassment, and discrimination in both private and public spheres. Despite various laws and policies in place, the country still grapples with high rates of gender-based violence.  India has one of the highest rates of violence against women in the world. According to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCEB), in 2021, a total of 4,05,861 cases of crimes against women were reported in India, of which 32,033 cases were of rape. However, experts suggest that these numbers only represent a fraction of the actual cases, as many cases of gender-based violence go unreported due to societal stigma, fear, and lack of trust in the legal system.

Keywords- Violence, Gender-Based Violence, violence against women, Indian prospective, A bitter reality.