SAFETY OF WOMEN IN INDIA

AUTHOR – ISHA NAVIN CHHEDA, STUDENT AT M.K.E.S. COLLEGE OF LAW

BEST CITATION – ISHA NAVIN CHHEDA, SAFETY OF WOMEN IN INDIA, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 5 (3) OF 2025, PG. 07-11, 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

In 2025, India has grown both in terms of economy and technology, and the gender equality conversation is becoming increasingly prominent. The National Crime Records Bureau reports a staggering 445,256 crimes against women in India in the year 2024. “Safety of Women” means wherever the women go she feels safe. She must not fear marriage because of risk of domestic violence. She must not fear to go outside because of increasing rape rates. Crimes against women are increasing in India at an alarming rate. India ranks abysmally low at the 128th position among the 177 countries in the Women Peace and Security Index. Daily, according to the data by NCRB, 88 rape cases take place certainly many are unreported. The Indian Constitution provides equality between men and women, yet it also permits the States to permit positive discrimination in favor of women by passing certain laws and rules in their respective States for women.

Keywords: Safety of women, crime against women, constitutional provisions for women, government initiates for women, national commission for women