WOMEN'S RIGHTS UNDER INDIAN LAW: A JOURNEY FROM PROTECTION TO EMPOWERMENT

In India, women have faced many challenges during their lifetime due to gender discrimination. Ancient customs like child marriage, sati and dowry restricted the rights of women. Female foeticide is proof that women were not even granted the right of birth. Hence Indian law acted as a pillar to end these discriminations and uphold the rights of women. Many social reform movements, constitutional values, judicial activism and progressive legislation together shaped the long and complex journey of Women's Rights in India.