Majlis Law

Domestic violence is often dismissed as a “private family matter,” but what happens when a woman finally decides to seek help? In this episode, Adv. Audrey Dmello breaks down the dark reality of navigating the police, courts, divorce proceedings and India’s legal system after abuse. With over 18 years of experience supporting women and children, Audrey explains what survivors may face while reporting violence, why getting justice can become a long and difficult process, how families and...

Written by Audrey Dmello for NDTV Opinion on Jun 22, 2026 Shreya (name changed) was all of 14 years when she was raped by Rahul (name changed), a 17-year-old boy from her neighbourhood. The incident came to light after Shreya's mother discovered she was pregnant. After the FIR was recorded, Rahul, since he was a child in conflict with law (CCL), was produced before the Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) and immediately granted bail. The offence was categorised as a serious offence and a trial in...

Written by Audrey Dmello in Indian Express Opinion on 2 June 2026 The dominating mother-in-law occupies a prominent place in India’s social imagination. She is the villain of television serials, the subject of jokes, and a recurring character in domestic violence cases. Giribala Singh’s comments about Twisha Sharma’s personal life — policing her body, sexuality, and behaviour — have reinforced the trope. There is an uncomfortable paradox at the heart of this stereotype: The mother-in-law who...