REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS WOMEN IN INDIA

AUTHOR – ALAM MOHOMMED RAZA, STUDENT AT M.K.E.S. COLLEGE OF LAW

BEST CITATION – ALAM MOHOMMED RAZA, REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS WOMEN IN INDIA, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 5 (3) OF 2025, PG. 04-06, 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

The reproductive rights of women in India encompass a wide array of legal, social, and healthcare-related concerns, including the availability of contraception, abortion services, maternal healthcare, and protections against forced sterilization. Reproductive rights are fundamental to the well-being and autonomy of individuals, particularly women. There must be active elimination of gender, race, socioeconomic, or any other discrimination that infringes on the rights of people. India’s reproductive rights landscape is complex, with legal progress often clashing with social attitudes and practices. Landmark cases such as the 2022 MTP case and the decriminalization of homosexuality reflect a growing acknowledgment of individual rights and the importance of personal autonomy in reproductive decision-making.

Keywords: Reproductive rights of women, human rights of women, maternal health of women, protection of women, gender equality