Remember, knowledge is power. As a parent, wife, daughter, employee, and a woman, these are rights that protect you, and it is important that you are aware of them.
Here are 10 laws that women should know:
The Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006
According to the International Research Center for Women, nearly 47 percent of girls are married before the age of 18. India currently ranks 13th in the world of child marriages. Since child marriage has penetrated Indian culture and tradition for centuries, it has been difficult to eradicate.
The Prohibition of Child Marriage Act came into force in 2007. This law defines child marriage as a marriage in which the groom or bride is a minor, i.e. the bride is under 18 years of age or the boy is under 21 years of age.
Parents who try to marry minor girls are subject to action under this law. Because the law makes these marriages illegal, it acts as a great deterrent.
Special Marriage Act, 1954
The goal of this law is to provide: - a special form of marriage in certain cases, allow the registration of certain marriages and ensure divorce. In the country like India, and with the different religions and the cast, when people of different faiths and caste decide to marry, they do it under the Special Marriage Act.
It does not apply to the state of Jammu and Kashmir and extends to intending spouses who are Indian nationals and living abroad.
Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961
According to this act, the taking or giving of the dowry at the time of the wedding to the bride or groom and their family is to be penalized. Dowry system, give and take of dowry is a norm in India. Dowry is usually demanded of the bride and her family by the groom and his family. The system has strong roots because women after marriage move in with their spouse and parents-in-law. Over the centuries, too, the lack of women's economic independence and the taboo of divorce has led to the bride burning. When demands for dowry even after marriage are not met by the girl's families, many women are tortured, beaten and even burned.
It is one of the great challenges facing our society. Women who complain about it have helped spread the word and encourage other women to take a stand.
Indian Divorce Act, 1969
The Indian Divorce Act allows the dissolution of the marriage, the mutual consent, the nullity of the marriage, the judicial separation and the restitution of marital rights.
Family courts are established to file, hear and dispose of such cases.
Maternity Benefit Act, 1861
This law regulates the employment of women and maternity benefits mandated by law. It states that a woman employee who has worked for at least 80 days in an organization in the last 12 months before the day of her expected delivery is entitled to maternity benefits, including maternity leave, nursing breaks, medical benefit, etc.
Medical Termination of the Pregnancy Act, 1971
The law came into force in 1972 and was amended in 1975 and 2002. The law aims to reduce the occurrence of illegal abortions and the resulting maternal mortality and morbidity.
It clearly defines the conditions under which pregnancy can be terminated or stopped and identifies those who are qualified to perform the pregnancy.
Sexual Harassment of Women in the Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition, and Reparation) Act, 2013
To ensure the safety of women in the workplace, this law aims to protect them from sexual harassment in the workplace. Thirty-six percent of Indian companies and 25 percent of MNC's are not violating the Sexual Harassment Act, according to FICCI-EY November 2015 report.
Sexual harassment in the workplace also includes - the use of language with sexual overtones, intrusion into the private space with a male colleague who hovers too close for comfort, subtle touches and innuendoes.
Indecent Representation of Women (Prevention) Act, 1986
This law prohibits the indecent representation of women through advertising or in publications, writings, paintings, figures or otherwise.
Law on the National Commission on the Status of Women, 1990
The National Commission for Women (NCW) is a statutory body of the Government of India, founded in January 1992. Lalitha Kumaramangalam was selected its Chairperson in 2014.
The NCW describes the rights of women in India and gives their concerns a voice. The National Commission for Women Act aims to improve women's status and worked for their economic empowerment.
Equal Remuneration Act, 1976
This law prevents discrimination in terms of remuneration. It provides for the payment of equal pay for men and women workers.
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