Indian women face up to sexual abuse. Are India's women standing up to abuse?

People across India called for the death sentence for the men convicted in the Delhi rape case. Reshma's husband abused her for years, and but is now awaiting trial after she reported him to police.

Reshma has five daughters and is pregnant for the sixth time - against her wishes. Her voice trembles constantly as she tells her harrowing story.

"I kept quiet for many years" she says.

"My husband treated me very badly because I had only given him daughters. Getting beaten up mercilessly became a routine for me. He wanted a son.

"When I got pregnant for the sixth time, he insisted I should get an abortion if it's another girl child. I refused and we had a big row.

"He threw acid on me, aiming at my vagina and abdomen."

Reshma breaks down as she recalls the attack. She has recently undergone an operation to try to repair some of the damage. Her baby is still alive, but she is extremely frail.

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