RECENT JUDICIAL TRENDS IN WOMEN’S RIGHTS ADVANCEMENT

AUTHOR – ARYAN ANAND SHARMA* & MS. PRIYANKA GUPTA**

* STUDENT AT AMITY LAW SCHOOL, NOIDA

** ASSISTANT OFFICER AT AMITY LAW SCHOOL, NOIDA

BEST CITATION – ARYAN ANAND SHARMA & MS. PRIYANKA GUPTA, RECENT JUDICIAL TRENDS IN WOMEN’S RIGHTS ADVANCEMENT, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 5 (7) OF 2025, PG. 279-288, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344

Introduction

In the realm of Indian jurisprudence, the judiciary, as the constitutional guardian and the ultimate arbiter of statutes, has exerted a pivotal impact on shaping the legal milieu pertaining to women’s rights. Although the legislative framework has undergone progressive development over the years, it is through judicial interpretation and enforcement that these laws acquire practical relevance and transformative potential. In recent decades, particularly in the post-2010 era, Indian courts, notably the Supreme Court and various High Courts, have demonstrated an escalating tendency towards activism and progressivism, reflecting a deeper resolve towards gender justice. Chapter 4 sheds light on this development by scrutinizing recent judicial trends that signify a shift towards a more accommodating and rights-affirming approach to women’s issues in India.