Laws related to women in India

The word ‘WOMAN’ differs from the word ‘MAN’ by first two alphabets. But actually word ‘WOMAN’ has vast meaning. It is a symbol of tolerance, love and forgiveness. It is a fairer sex. A woman plays several roles in her life as a mother, daughter, sister, wife. Firstly she is under protection of her father and then is handed over to her husband for the rest of her life. Then when will she be independent ? When will she be free to lead a life for herself ? When will she get freedom ? Are we really protecting her ? Is she really safe in society?

All though we say, we have modernized our ways of life and the system has changed, our society is still a male dominated society. Women are not given a position, status, and dignity which they deserve. This is evident from the practices like child marriage, female infanticide, abortions that are still prevalent in some part of India.Women are an integral part of our life. They are working efficiently and have achieved success in almost every field. They are at par with men.We have taken a review of different legal rights and statutory provisions given to women in India. As a forensic expert we are dealing with different medico legal cases related to women. The knowledge of different laws related to women will help in dealing with rape cases, sexual harassment at work places etc.