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Impact of Delay in Justice on Newly Married Woman in India
Subject area: Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities · Area of research: Judicial Delay and Women Rights
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I8-1714712
Abstract
In India, many newly married women face problems such as domestic violence, dowry harassment, cruelty, abandonment, and emotional abuse. The law provides protection to women through several important Acts, such as the Dowry Prohibition Act, the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, and Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code. However, even when women approach the court for help, they often do not receive justice quickly. Court cases can take many months or even years. This delay in justice creates serious problems for newly married women. It affects their mental health, physical safety, financial condition, and social life. Many women lose hope and stop fighting for their rights. This research paper explains the reasons for delay in justice and how it affects newly married women in India. It also suggests simple solutions to improve the system.
Keywords
Delay in Justice, Newly Married Women, Domestic Violence, Dowry Harassment, Section 498A IPC, Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, Family Courts Act, 1984, Judicial Delay in India, Women’s Legal Rights, Access to Justice, Gender Justice, Fast- Track Courts, Maintenance Rights, Legal Aid Service.
How to cite this paper
@article{1714712,
author = {Vishwakarma Neelam R. Kewaladevi},
title = {Impact of Delay in Justice on Newly Married Woman in India},
journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
year = {2026},
volume = {9},
number = {8},
pages = {1959-1962},
issn = {2456-8880},
url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1714712.pdf},
abstract = {In India, many newly married women face problems such as domestic violence, dowry harassment, cruelty, abandonment, and emotional abuse. The law provides protection to women through several important Acts, such as the Dowry Prohibition Act, the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, and Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code. However, even when women approach the court for help, they often do not receive justice quickly. Court cases can take many months or even years.
This delay in justice creates serious problems for newly married women. It affects their mental health, physical safety, financial condition, and social life. Many women lose hope and stop fighting for their rights. This research paper explains the reasons for delay in justice and how it affects newly married women in India. It also suggests simple solutions to improve the system.},
keywords = {Delay in Justice, Newly Married Women, Domestic Violence, Dowry Harassment, Section 498A IPC, Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, Family Courts Act, 1984, Judicial Delay in India, Women’s Legal Rights, Access to Justice, Gender Justice, Fast- Track Courts, Maintenance Rights, Legal Aid Service.},
month = {February},
doi = {https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I8-1714712}
}