Women’s panel seeks mandatory premarital counselling
The State Women’s Commission has proposed mandatory premarital and post-marriage counselling to help strengthen relationships and reduce domestic disputes. This recommendation follows a review of numerous complaints regarding domestic violence and marital conflicts.
Why it matters
It highlights a policy shift toward institutionalizing mental health and conflict resolution support within the family unit to address rising domestic issues.
The State Women’s Commission has called for mandatory premarital counselling to strengthen marital relationships and help prevent disputes. It has also recommended counselling for couples after marriage to address problems early and reduce marital conflicts.
Commission members V.R. Mahilamani and P. Kunjaisha made the suggestion during a sitting held at the Collectorate here on Monday. The sitting received 33 complaints, including several related to domestic violence and boundary disputes. Five cases were settled, while 28 were posted for the next sitting.
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