• About the book
• Chapterization

ABOUT THE BOOK

This classic work by our eminent author, Dr. S.C Tripathi, is a comprehensive analysis of the relationship between Women and Criminal Law. In this book, an attempt has been made to incorporate relevant matter on this subject in accordance with the syllabus prescribed by the Universities. The provisions of The Criminal law (Amendment) Act, 2013 and latest judgements (Nithari case and Naz Foundation Case) have also been discussed at appropriate places. This book shall be extremely useful to students of law, researchers, academicians and policy makers having interest in this branch of law. 

CHAPTERIZATION

Chapter I- Women under International Law

Chapter II- Women under Constitution of India

Chapter III- Women under The Indian Penal Code, 1860

Chapter IV- Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005

Chapter V- Sexual Harassment of Working Women at Work Place

Chapter VI- Female Foeticide with special reference to Pre- Conception (Prohibition of Sex Selection) Act, 1994 and the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971

Chapter VII- Other Legislations

-          Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961

-          The Immoral Traffic Act, 1956

-          The National Commission For Women Act, 1990

Chapter VIII- Women and Law Relating to Marriage/Divorce

-          Hindu Marriage Act, 1955

-          Muslim Law

Chapter IX- The Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986

Chapter X- Law Relating to Maintenance

-          Women under The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

-          Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956

Chapter XI- Equal Remuneration and Maternity Benefit

-          Equal Remuneration Act, 1976

-          Maternity Benefit Act, 1961

Chapter XII- Employees’ State Insurance Act, 1948