RECENT LEGAL REFORMS ENHANCING WOMEN’S RIGHTS IN INDIA

AUTHOR – RAJ ARVIND SHAH,ASSISTANT PROFESSOR AT M.K.E.S COLLEGE OF LAW

BEST CITATION – RAJ ARVIND SHAH, ROLE OF THE NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR WOMEN IN SAFEGUARDING WOMEN’S RIGHTS, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 5 (3) OF 2025, PG. 33-35, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344.

THIS ARTICLE IS PUBLISHED IN THE COLLABORATED SPECIAL ISSUE OF M.K.E.S. COLLEGE OF LAW AND THE INSTITUTE OF LEGAL EDUCATION (ILE), TITLED “WOMEN’S RIGHTS AND LEGAL REFORMS” (ISBN: 978-81-968842-4-6). .

ABSTRACT

India has made significant strides in strengthening women’s rights through various legal reforms. Recent legislative changes reflect the commitment of the government and judiciary to safeguard women’s rights and create a more inclusive society. Key legal reforms like The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017, The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019, The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal) Act, 2013 etc. These reforms have significant changes by providing greater legal protection against gender-based violence, discrimination, increased workforce participation through enhanced maternity benefits and workplace safety etc.

Keywords: Women’s right in India, The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017, The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019, legal reforms for women’s right in India.