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Can I file domestic violence case against my parents?

I am a 26 year old Muslim woman who has never known a normal childhood. I have been mentally and emotionally scarred by a traumatic childhood and I still am abused till this day. It started when I was 11 years old and my brother was born. My father was jobless and my mother earned. That's when all my problems started- he would take out his frustration on me:physically, mentally and verbally abusing me. I even tried to commit suicide. This continued for years until I went away to hostel for my graduation. Now i am back at home after 7 years for 3 month (as I left my job to pursue higher studies) and it has started all over again. I feel suicidal again. Pls suggest what to do
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Posted on 08-Mar-18
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Advocate Ashish
Answered on 01-Apr-18
For what??
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Advocate Gunjan
Answered on 15-Apr-18
If you are being undergoing such abuse, living with your parents is completely out of question. You can very well file a case under the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act. Moreover, you can also approach the Ld. Court for directing your parents to provide you with proper maintenance.
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