India positions itself as a democratic nation committed to the principle of equality, a value prominently reflected in the Preamble of its Constitution. Yet, in practice, there are several domains where this ideal remains unfulfilled, one of which is domestic violence. Domestic violence has been conceptualized as a gender-based issue that primarily impacts women. However, emerging researches reveal that men, too, experience abuse within intimate relationships. Despite the growing recognition, male victims remain largely overlooked, held back by legislative gaps, socio-cultural taboos, and ingrained biases within the justice system. The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 (PWDVA) offers protection exclusively to women, leaving male victims without any formal legal remedy. Moreover, the alleged misuse and gender-specific nature of provisions such as Section 85 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) has further intensified the systemic imbalance. In contrast, nations like the United States of America and United Kingdom have adopted gender-neutral domestic violence laws, ensuring that support and protection are available to all victims irrespective of their gender. This study seeks to bring attention to the often-ignored issue of domestic violence against men through empirical methodological research conducted in NCT of Delhi and complemented by comparative legal analysis of law addressing domestic violence in India with USA and UK. It examines how these countries recognize and respond to male victimhood, while highlighting the numerous barriers male victims face, including cultural stigma, inadequate legal safeguards, and the absence of appropriate support systems. It calls for urgent reforms in India’s domestic violence laws, particularly by amending the PWDVA, enacting gender-neutral legislation, and establishing dedicated services for men.