Constitutional Provisions for Women Protection Laws

• Article 14: Equality before law
• Article 15: Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth
• Article 16: Equality of opportunity in matters of public employment
• Article 17: Abolition of untouchability
• Article 19: Protection of certain rights regarding freedom of speech, etc.
• Article 39: Certain principles of policy to be followed by the State
• Article 46: Promotion of education and economic interests of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Other Backward Classes
• Article 51A: Fundamental duties
• Article 243D: Reservation of seats in Panchayats for women
   

Acts for Women in India

1. Laws for Protection Against Violence and Exploitation

   • The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005
   • The Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961
   • The Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956
   • The Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986
   • The Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006

2. Laws for Workplace Safety and Equal Opportunity

   • The Equal Remuneration Act, 1976
   • The Maternity Benefit Act, 1961
   • The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013

    

3. Laws for Social Security and Welfare

   • The Hindu Succession (Amendment) Act, 2005
   • The Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971

    

4. Laws Against Cyber and Public Harassment

   • The Information Technology Act, 2000
   • The Indian Penal Code: Sections 354 and 509
   • Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS): Chapter 5: Offences Against Women

These are some of the key constitutional and statutory provisions that ensure protection and empowerment of women in India.