LEGAL FRAME WORK PROTECTING WOMEN

AUTHOR – PARTH SRIVASTAVA, STUDENT AT UNITEDWORLD SCHOOL OF LAW, KARNAVATI UNIVERSITY. E-MAIL- SRIVASTAVAPARTH97@GMAIL.COM

BEST CITATION – PARTH SRIVASTAVA, VIJENDRA ARUMUGAM S & DR. SAJI SIVAN S, LEGAL FRAME WORK PROTECTING WOMEN, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 5 (5) OF 2025, PG. 89-105, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344

ABSTRACT

This paper  presents an in-depth analysis of the legal framework protecting women’s rights in India, with a focus on domestic violence, sexual harassment, dowry-related abuse, and systemic challenges in the enforcement of legal protections. Drawing upon statutory developments, landmark judicial decisions, and scholarly commentary, the study examines how historical, cultural, and socio-legal factors have influenced the evolution of women’s rights. Key legislations such as the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, and the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, are evaluated in the context of their implementation, accessibility, and real-world efficacy. The research also explores contemporary challenges including underreporting of crimes, societal stigma, and infrastructural deficits. the study underscores the role of judicial activism in expanding protections for women. The methodology is doctrinal, supported by critical review of primary and secondary sources. The objective is not only to assess the current legal protections but also to recommend reforms aimed at closing the gap between legal entitlement and practical enforcement. This work contributes to the ongoing discourse on gender justice and legal empowerment in India.

Key words: Women right , Domestic violence, sexual offences, dowry, sexual harassment