Lakshmi, a year old orphan hailing
from Devipura village, Raichur District, Karnantaka, was a victim of
domestic violence for long years. Both her husband and mother-in-law
were drunkards and tortured her physically and mentally to bring in
more dowry. Lakshmi was forced to work as a domestic maid in many
houses to earn a living. At the training organized by Safe Village
staff under the program Women empowerment against violence, she
learned her rights and the legal provisions against domestic
violence. Armed with the learning and insights, and peer support,
she found the courage to report the domestic violence she was
subject to. With the help of Vimukti staff she, approached the women
legal aid cell Manvi and took help of women helpline 18004198588.
Representatives from the legal cell made a home enquiry and verified
Lakshmi’s reports. While she has not yet filed a complaint against
him, Lakshmi took the drastic step of separating from her husband
even though it is not the norm in her community. She requested for
shelter where she could live with her year-old baby, timely
intervention of VIMUKTI Staff, Lakshmi, now lives with her maternal
uncle house at Sindhnoor, in peace and safety.
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