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Dear Client,
Indian society has traditionally been patriarchal, where men hold more power and authority than women. This power imbalance has led to women being marginalized and deprived of their rights, making them more vulnerable to abuse and violence. However, over the years, there has been a growing awareness of the need to protect women's rights and ensure their safety, leading to the enactment of various laws aimed at this purpose. The laws protecting women’s rights in India include the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 as amended in 2005, the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, the Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986, the National Commission for Women Act, 1990, the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971, the Equal Remuneration Act, 1976, the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006. So, it has become a cumbersome and tiresome exercise to prove any complaint of harassment against women who are now well protected by the laws of the land.
Posted On 21-Feb-2025
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