Women’s Rights And Gender Justice In India: Laws, Policies, And Challenges

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Rhudaynath V. Mhatre, BCT College of Law, Plot No. 4, Sector- 11, Khanda Colony, New Panvel, Raigad, Maharashtra

ABSTRACT

India's comprehensive constitutional framework, statutory laws decisions from the courts, and international commitments collectively combine to the nation's commitment to gender equality and justice. Gender justice has its foundation on the Indian Constitution, with provisions for equality (Article 14), equal opportunity (Article 15), and equal chances (Article 16). Women's rights are safeguarded by a range of laws, like the Dowry Prohibition Act of 1961, the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act of 2013, and the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act of 2005. Gender justice is additionally protected by criminal provisions under the Indian Penal Code (IPC), such as that preventing sexual harassment (Section 354), rape (Section 376), and cruelty in marriage (Section 498A). Through landmark judgements as Shayara Bano v. Union of India (2017) (triple talaq ban) as well as Vishaka v. State of Rajasthan (1997) (sexual harassment guidelines), Indian courts have made significant progress in gender equality. Equal rights to property have been provided to women in the Hindu Succession Act (Amendment 2005). Effective implementation is constrained with challenges that include societal dislike, lengthy procedures in courts, and a lack of knowledge despite the face of comprehensive legal constraints. The purpose of government initiatives like the Nirbhaya Fund and Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) aim to help women's safety and empowerment. Stronger law enforcement, awareness programs, and more rapid court processes will be required to achieve true gender justice. Apart from to being an essential through regulations, gender equality has become a cultural imperative for the growth of India.

Keywords: Gender Equality, Legal Framework, Women’s Rights, Gender Justice, Constitutional Provisions.

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