Millions of women in India have legal rights which they do not know exist.
On paper, Indian women are among the most protected in the world. On the ground, the picture is different. A woman facing domestic violence may not know the law lets her stay in her matrimonial home. A daughter may not know she has equal property rights. A rape survivor may not know she has the right to free legal aid. The rights exist. The awareness often does not.
Legal and Constitutional Rights of Women in India: From Womb to Tomb by Adv. Amarjit Singh (MBA, LL.B) legal author and social awareness advocate is the most comprehensive, practical guide to every protection Indian women are legally entitled to.
Updated with new criminal codes effective July 1, 2024 this book bridges the dangerous gap between what the law says and what women actually know.
- Constitutional Rights equality, dignity and protections that cannot be withdrawn
- Rights Against Physical Violence from simple hurt to acid attacks, with legal remedies
- Rights Against Sexual Offences complete protections, sentencing, and practical steps to report
- Workplace Protections sexual harassment committees, fair treatment, discrimination prevention
- Property and Inheritance Rightsequal rights in ancestral property, inheritance, and succession
- Family Law Protectionsmaintenance, custody, divorce rights and marital protections
- Procedural Safeguardshow to file complaints, gather evidence, access legal aid
- Cyber Crime and Digital Protectionsharassment online, privacy violations and remedies
“Understanding where systems fail is essential for anyone navigating them, and for anyone committed to making them work better.”
What Makes This Book Different: It is honest about limitations. Laws exist that are routinely violated. Courts deliver justice that arrives too late. Police refuse complaints they are legally required to register. This book documents these failures alongside the protections that should prevent them.
- Complete legal provisions included for accuracy
- Plain-language explanations make law accessible
- Real case studies show how law operates in practice
- Documented failures reveal where systems break down
- Practical guidance, complaint formats, step-by-step procedures
- Government helplines, NGO contacts, legal aid resources
- Updated with new criminal codes (BNS, BNSS, 2024)
For every woman who wants to understand her rights, for those supporting women through legal processes, for students who will implement these laws, for anyone committed to making rights a reality this book is essential.
A woman who knows her rights may still face obstacles. A woman who does not know them has already lost. This book ensures that does not happen.
