The Bombay High Court observed that many women facing severe domestic violence continue staying in harmful marriages due to social stigma and orthodox pressures, noting the sad reality that victims often remain despite grave threats to their lives.
Justice B V Nagarathna addressed the evolving family structure in India, highlighting challenges within the legal system. Factors such as women’s financial independence and urbanization influence this change. She emphasized the need for mutual understanding in partnerships to resolve conflicts and noted that societal attitudes towards women must evolve to reduce family disputes and court cases.
