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LAWS FOR PROTECTION OF RIGHTS OF WOMEN IN INDIA

LAWS FOR PROTECTION OF RIGHTS OF WOMEN IN INDIA Syed Naiyla Hamdani, B.A. LLB., Vitasta school of law and humanities (India) Download Manuscript doi.org/10.70183/lijdlr.2026.v04.21 “A woman with a voice is, by definition, a strong woman.” by Melinda Gates. The empowerment of women has become the magic of social justice and sustainable development. The Constitution and statutory law in India together provide women protection against discrimination, exploitation and violence as well as assure them equality of opportunity. This paper will study the importance of the empowerment of women and how the legal systems have enhanced the growth of gender equality. It emphasizes the important constitutional provisions and critically examines three major legislations the Protection of Women against Domestic Violence, the Protection of women against Domestic Violence Act, 2005; the Maternity Benefit Act,1961(as amended in 2017); and Sexual Harassment of women at workplace (prevention, prohibition and redressal) Act 2013. The interpretation of the courts in landmark decisions such as Vishaka v. State of Rajasthan, AIR 1997 SC 3011, which laid down guidelines against workplace sexual harassment, and Municipal Corporation of Delhi v. Female Workers (Muster Roll), (2000) 3 SCC 224, which extended maternity benefits to daily wage workers, along with Hiral P. Harsora v. Kusum Narottamdas Harsora, (2016) 10 SCC 165, reflects the evolving jurisprudence concerning women’s rights in India. The paper further places India initiatives on the international obligation platform, which consists of CEDAW, Beijing Declaration, and UN Sustainable Development Goals. Despite so much progress being achieved, implementation and awareness issues still remain the barrier to the full execution of gender justice. The paper sums up by affirming that there is a need to build legal consciousness, enforcement and social transformation to make women become dynamic tools of liberation and nation building.

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THE RELEVANCE OF CAPITAL PUNISHMENT IN INDIAN CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: A COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS

THE RELEVANCE OF CAPITAL PUNISHMENT IN INDIAN CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: A COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS Pratyush Mahapatra, LAJPAT RAI LAW COLLEGE, SAMBALPUR UNIVERSITY Download Manuscript The concept of life is profoundly significant, intertwining morality, justice, and the implications of wrongdoing. Capital punishment, or the death penalty, is a highly contested form of punishment where a person is executed by the state for a crime. This paper examines the introduction and evolution of capital punishment in India’s criminal justice system, analyzing arguments for and against it. It explores international law compliance, judicial precedents, and significant reports shaping its implementation in India. Historically, the death penalty has roots in ancient Hindu and Islamic laws and was prevalent during the Mughal Empire. In modern India, it is reserved for the rarest of rare crimes. Arguments favoring the death penalty include deterrence and moral retribution, while opponents highlight the risks of grave injustice, lack of selectivity, and ineffectiveness in curbing crime. Global trends show a movement towards abolition, with many countries reducing or eliminating its use. The paper underscores the need for judicial reforms, life imprisonment without parole, and education programs as alternatives to the death penalty, advocating for a shift towards more humane and restorative forms of justice. Type Information Research Paper LawFoyer International Journal of Doctrinal Legal Research, Volume II, Issue II, Page 1,259-1,278. Creative Commons Copyright This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License. Copyright © LIJDLR 2024

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THE SHADOW ECONOMY: UNVEILING THE WHITE-COLLAR CRIMES IN INDIAN LEGAL SYSTEM WITH A CRITICAL ANALYSIS

THE SHADOW ECONOMY: UNVEILING THE WHITE-COLLAR CRIMES IN INDIAN LEGAL SYSTEM WITH A CRITICAL ANALYSIS A I SUGANDESH, 3rd year BALLB law student Government Law College, Dharmapuri affiliated to Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University Download Manuscript This research provides a concise overview of white-collar crimes in India, exploring the historical background of the recent scams related to white-collar crime in India and with the significant reports and the case laws. The legal framework in the conduct of white-collar crimes lacks a rigid structure. When the world encountered business and technological development the presence of white-collar crimes rapidly increased, and to restrain it a strong structure of law was imposed. This paper examines the causing factors of white-collar crime in our society which includes the influences, of economic, financial, and political. And also explores the various types of white-collar crime in our society. The conclusion of various reports in the analysis of white-collar crime in the cases made a significant change in some aspects of the law. The stringent law to curb the conduct of crime in the economy has a heinous adverse effect on the nation’s economy. And discusses the practice of misconduct of financial crimes by the higher classes and the professional scams that take place. This research paper concludes with an analysis of the white-collar scams in India by providing an overview of the conduct of white-collar crime with a significant case analysis. In summary, this research paper provides a valuable resource for researchers and legal practitioners seeking to understand white-collar crimes and the conduct of white-collar crimes related to the structural legal system of India. Type Information Research Paper LawFoyer International Journal of Doctrinal Legal Research, Volume II, Issue II, Page 1,245-1,258. Creative Commons Copyright This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License. Copyright © LIJDLR 2024

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GUARDING FEMALE EMPLOYEES AGAINST SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN WORKPLACE

GUARDING FEMALE EMPLOYEES AGAINST SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN WORKPLACE Anukriti Mathur, LLM Student at HPNLU Download Manuscript Traditionally, the man was responsible for hunting and performing duties outside the four walls while the woman was responsible for overseeing affairs within the four walls. But with increasing formal education for females, the female workforce too increased creating parity between genders in the working class. The increased participation of females in offices, factories, and mines also created a need for a separate mechanism for speedy redressal of abuse of sexual nature at the workplace. Sexual harassment leads to frequent dropouts by females and affects the productivity of female employees. The lawmakers in the interest of economic growth devised enactment to provide a safe work environment for females in both organized and unorganized sectors. The framers of the Constitution provided for safeguarding for females in all walks of life. Additionally, the Indian Penal Code along with Criminal Amendment Act 2013, expanded the definition of sexual harassment and made it a criminal offence. Type Information Research Paper LawFoyer International Journal of Doctrinal Legal Research, Volume II, Issue II, Page 1,233-1,244. Creative Commons Copyright This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License. Copyright © LIJDLR 2024

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