Domestic violence surges amid Covid-19 lockdown; Delhi HC to hear plea

The lockdown enforced in the country to contain the coronavirus has also made it difficult for many victims to escape abuse or even call for help

The Delhi High Court has agreed to give an urgent hearing to a petition on a report of an increase in domestic violence cases during the coronavirus lockdown.

The plea has sought the court's help in protecting women and children suffering from domestic violence across the country.

Filed by advocates Mithu Jain, Arjun Syal and Vidisha Kumar, the plea cited various reports suggesting that domestic violence cases have gone up since the Covid-19 outbreak and lockdown.

The lockdown enforced in the country to contain the coronvirus has also made it difficult for many victims to escape abuse or even call