Optional (any one of LB-9061 to LB-9064): Gender and Law
Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University · LL.B. Semester 9 · LB-9064
Unit I — Sources of Law
i. Introduction · ii. Primary Sources · iii. Socio political Philosophy and Law · iv. Religion, Custom and Conventions · v. Secondary Sources · vi. The Constitutions, Statutes and Judicial decisions
Unit II — Gender Equality and Constitution
i. Preamble: Political Rights, Economic Rights and Social Justice · ii. Fundamental Rights · iii. Directive Principles of state Policy · iv. Uniform Civil Code · v. Fundamental Duties · vi. Women’s Representation in Local Bodies
Unit III — Understanding Gender and Law
i. Concept of Gender · ii. Historical Background of Gender · iii. Position of Gender in the Perspective Modern era · iv. Gender violence & Gender Discrimination · v. Gender Neutral Laws · vi. Gender and legal System
Unit IV — Women Welfare Laws
1. The Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 · 2. Pre-conception and pre-natal diagnostic techniques (Prohibition of Sex Selection) · 4. Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 · 5. Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1987 and Forced Prostitution · 6. Cyber Crime and Victimization of Women · 7. Labour Welfare Legislations: Maternity Benefit Act, Factories Act, Equal Remuneration Act, · 8. The Prevention of Acid Attacks and Rehabilitation of Acid Attack Victims Bills, 2017
- Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961
- 2.1Pre-conception and pre-natal diagnostic techniques (Prohibition of Sex Selection) Act, 1994 and Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971
- Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal Act, 2013
- Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956
- Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 and Factories Act, 1948
- Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005