Women in India have a unique set of legal safeguards and protective measures designed to empower them, enable their participation in society, and prohibit unfair practices against them. The Constitution of India, various special laws, and Supreme Court judgments collectively aim to create a more equal, just, and protective environment for women — whether in marriage, workplace, education, or their own homes.

At Delhi NCR Lawyer, we specialize in guiding and representing women in cases related to their constitutional and legal rights. We empower our women clients to assert their entitlements under the law and pursue justice when their rights have been denied or violated.

Important Women-Specific Rights and Regulations

      ~ Protection from Domestic Violence (Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005): This Act aims to protect women from physical, emotional, sexual, and economic abuse within their own homes. Women can petition the court for protective orders, monetary relief, possession of their shared household, and maintenance.

      ~ Dowry Prohibition (Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961): This law makes the taking or demanding of dowry a criminal offense. Women who are forced to pay or suffer abuse due to dowry demands can seek punishment of the offenders and protective measures from the court.

      ~ Equal Rights to Property (Hindu Succession Act, 1956 amended in 2005): Daughters now have equal coparcenary rights in ancestral property alongside sons. Women can become coparceners by birth and demand their lawful share in joint family property.

      ~ Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace (POSH Act, 2013): This Act guarantees safe and non-hostile workplaces for women. It prescribes a procedure for addressing complaints of workplace harassment through Internal Complaints Committees and Local Committees.

      ~ Maternity Benefit (Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 amended in 2017): This provides 26 weeks of paid maternity leave for working women (up to 2 children) and safeguards their employment during and after maternity.

Other Women-Specific Rights

Some additional protective measures include:

•       ~ Equal pay for equal work
•       ~ Prohibition of sex-determination tests
•       ~ Protection from human trafficking
•       ~ Support under maintenance and alimony provisions
•       ~ Property and maintenance entitlements upon divorce or separation

Benefit of Women-Specific Rights

      ~ Strengthening Women’s Position: Women are given a legal framework to assert their dignity, financial independence, and physical safety.

      ~ Reducing Dependence: The ability to own and inherit property, seek maintenance, and prohibit unfair practices helps women become less vulnerable and more self-reliant.

      ~ Reducing Violence: Strict penalties for offenses against women serve as a strong deterrent to abuse, violence, and unfair treatment.

      ~ Creating an Equal Society: Women’s empowerment under the law contributes directly to developing a more just, progressive, and equitable society.

Our Services — Women’s Rights Support

      ~ We advise and represent women in cases of domestic violence, dowry disputes, maintenance, and divorce settlements.

      ~ We help women file complaints under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act and the Dowry Prohibition Act.

      ~ We represent women in family court, criminal court, and specialized forums to assert their legal entitlements — from possession of their matrimonial home to a fair share of ancestral property.

      ~ We advise working women on their workplace rights and procedure to file complaints against workplace harassment.

      ~ We help women pursue their maintenance, alimony, and child custody cases under the Hindu Marriage Act, Special Marriage Act, or Criminal Procedure Code.