Marriage, Law, and Women: Navigating Justice in India
This blog will cover how Indian women face systemic barriers in marriage-related laws, dowry, domestic violence, maintenance, divorce proceedings, and child custody. It will analyze gaps in legislation (like PWDVA, Hindu Marriage Act, Special Marriage Act) and social taboos that deter women from seeking justice.
It will also compare Indian laws with global examples, show how women’s voices are silenced, and suggest reforms, faster family courts, legal aid, and awareness drives.
References:
- National Commission for Women Reports
- Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005
- Indian Marriage Acts (HMA, SMA)
- UN Women, Gender Justice Reports
