Law Relating to Women (Women and Law) (As per New Criminal Major Acts, 2023)

This comprehensive volume addresses both the general and gender-specific legal provisions concerning women in India, structured into five detailed units:

1. Status of Women - Tracing historical and social developments.
2. Personal Laws - Covering marriage, divorce, succession, maintenance, guardianship, adoption, and the Family Courts Act.
3. Offences Against Women - Analysing key statutes like the IPC, Evidence Act, POCSO, Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, and SHWW Act.
4. Socio‑Legal Position - Including laws on dowry, domestic violence, child marriage, sati, widow remarriage, MTP, POCSO, trafficking, indecent representation, and domestic violence.
5. Social Security & International Standards - Addressing maternity, labour rights, equal remuneration, girl‑child welfare, rural employment, NGO roles, human rights, CEDAW, and humanitarian law.

The latest edition integrates the Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2018; SHWW Act 2013; POCSO 2012 (with 2020 rules); Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019, and aligns with major criminal comprehensive acts of 2023.