Domestic violence is being a crucial socio-economic problem in India as well as abroad. It has not only been a national concern but also an international. It has been existed as a great wall against the national development. It has been observed that Women in India historically have to be faced different kind of violence. For example- hitting, slapping, assault, dowry death, wife bittering, sexual abused etc. These are the prime forms of violence in which the women have to be victimised in the patriarchal society. In this paper attempts has been made to examine the several forms of domestic violence prevalent in India and the major roles need to be taken by the government for eradicating the domestic violence in India. In this context some suitable suggestions has been given to eradicate the evils.