Let’s Talk:Rising Domestic Violence Cases and the Oil Price War

There has been a lot of discussion on the economic aspects of the lockdown. The issues faced by migrant workers and daily wagers, the collapse of the economy and the soaring unemployment are for all to see. But what about what happens behind closed doors? Domestic violence has been reported to be increasing in many parts of the world in the aftermath of the lockdown. What’s happening in India? In the absence of proper institutional support, how are women coping with the impact of the lockdown?