Women and Law (Optional)
Hidayatullah National Law University · LL.B. Semester 8 · LLB-O-805 / LLB-O-1004
Unit I — INTRODUCTION TO WOMEN AND LAW
Evolution of Women rights in India; overview of gender and law · Feminist jurisprudence: Theories and perspectives. · International human rights framework: CEDAW and the UDHR and the role of United Nation · Indian Constitution and women’s rights
Unit II — WOMEN’S RIGHTS IN PERSONAL LAW
Legal rights of woman: Property and Marital (Hindu Marriage Act, Muslim Personal Law, Christian Marriage Act) · Divorce, maintenance, alimony, and child custody · Adoption and guardianship · Reproductive rights.
Unit III — CRIME AND WOMEN: LEGAL PROTECTIONS
Crime against women in BNS, definition and penalty · Sexual harassment and related workplace rights · Cybercrimes and online harassment · Domestic violence: Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
Unit IV — WOMEN AND EMPLOYMENT: LEGAL AND PROFESSIONAL RIGHTS
Women in Unorganized sector: Discrimination and Representation · Women in Organized Sector: Challenges, rights and protections · Vishakha Guidelines, 1997 and Maternity Benefit Act-post 2017 Amendment · Legislative reforms for women’s professional empowerment; Gender Budgeting; gender pay gap; political rights
Unit V — INTERSECTIONALITY AND ACCESS TO JUSTICE
Intersectionality: Gender, caste, class, and religion in women's legal struggles · Legal aid and access to justice for women in India · Public interest litigation (PIL) and role of Judiciary in empowering women · Discrimination of Marginalized women
Unit VI — CONTEMPORARY ISSUES, GLOBAL FEMINIST MOVEMENTS, AND REFORMS
Contemporary challenges in implementation of Women Rights · Role of Commission for women’s Rights , Government and NGOs · The future of women’s rights in India: Advocacy, activism, and legal reforms · UCC and Women in India- Contemporary Challenge