Intentional assault and battery of women and their role in divorce case study in the city of Qazvin

This study examines the issue of intentional assault and battery of women by husbands and their role in divorce dealing with a case in Qazvin. Throughout the history, women as an important part of the society have been oppressed and their human laws and dignity have not been fully regarded. Women have also been discriminated based on customs, beliefs, laws and regulations and even in modern times and inside the family, despite all the achievements they have gained, in many cases they are oppressed. In spite of the fact that in Islamic society, the approach towards women is quite distinct and the goal of starting a family is peace and comfort for all members, we still see different types of violence against women in this seemingly small social institution. Among domestic violence
against women, physical violence always has irreversible effects. This research is conducted in collaboration with the chairman and staff of Qazvin department of Justice and its family courts. The objective of this research is to express the impact of intentional assault and battery of women and their role in women’s divorce petition. We see whether assault and battery of women can be an effective factor in their divorce, according to distress and constriction rule in article 1130 of civil law. We also examine the causes of women’s assault and battery in the family and provide some solutions.