The National Commission for Women Act, 1990
The National Commission for Women Act was passed in the year 1990 by the notification of Central Government in the […]
Category: Women Related Laws
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The Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971
The Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971 (hereinafter referred to as “the Act”) came into effect on 1st April, 1972. […]
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I would like to get basic guidance on how to proceed against domestic violence?
Domestic violence defined as causing physical or mental injury causing by doing violent acts in demand of money or properties […]
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The Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986
The Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986 was enacted on 23 December 1986 by 37th year of republic of […]
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The Criminal Law Ammendment act 2013: New Anti Rape Laws for the Protection of Women
India is witnessing the heartless gang rape cases where innocent girls become prey of a group of cold-blooded persons. All […]
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THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013
The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 is the Central legislation which aims to […]
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Guidelines on Sexual Harassment at Workplace to a far reaching Legislation
In 1997, India witnesses one of the appalling incidents where a social worker in State of Rajasthan was harshly gang […]
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THE MUSLIM WOMEN (PROTECTION OF RIGHTS ON DIVORCE) ACT, 1986
The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act is a Central legislation enacted in 1986 to safeguard the rights […]
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THE MATERNITY BENEFITS ACT, 1961
The fundamental purpose for providing maternity leave is to preserve the self-respect for motherliness, protect the health of women, complete […]
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THE DOWRY PROHIBITION ACT, 1961
The offering of presents, gifts or finance as dowry is a long practice prevailing in Indian society. In India, the […]
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THE PROTECTION OF WOMEN FROM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ACT, 2005
In India, women are facing different marital problems like dowry death, domestic violence, sexual offenses, outraging modesty etc. The conduct […]