WOMEN AND CRIMINAL LAW
Crimes against women are a grave concern in today's society. Every day, women from all walks of life are subjected to various forms of violence, abuse, and discrimination. It is an issue that needs urgent attention and a comprehensive understanding of the laws that protect women.
This book is an attempt
to provide a thorough understanding of the laws and regulations that safeguard
women in India. The book is divided into five units, each exploring various
aspects of crimes against women.
Unit-I
provides an introduction to crimes against women, their nature, their kinds, and
international commitments.
Unit II focuses on the major hardships women face in India and the laws that protect
them against rape, sexual harassment in the workplace, and indecent
representation.
Unit III delves into particular and general offenses against women, including dowry death,
assault, and unnatural offenses. It also explores the national protections
provided for these offenses.
Unit-IV discusses special offending acts such as immoral trafficking, female foeticide, kidnapping, and abduction, and the national protections provided for them.
Unit-V
is dedicated to cruelty and violence against women, particularly cruelty and
domestic violence, and the national protections provided for them.
The aim of this book is
to provide a comprehensive understanding of the various forms of violence and
discrimination faced by women in India and the legal framework that safeguards
them. It is a must-read for anyone who wishes to understand the complexities of
crimes against women and the efforts being made to combat them.
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