Women gaining rights in India

By jgraff2
  • Dowry Prohibition Act

    Prohibited any member of the bride's or the groom's family from demanding or receiving any form of dowry (some sort of payment).
  • Indecent Representation for Women Act

    This act was created to prevent indecent representation of Women in India's media (paintings, advertisements, etc)
  • The Protections of Human Rights Act

    The Protection of Human Rights Act created the National Human Rights Committee, which investigates cases of abuse and lobbies laws pertaining to human rights.
  • Protection of Women from domestic violence act

    The act prohibited domestic violence in many forms including verbal, physical, and sexual abuse.
  • Sexual Harassment of Women at the Workplace Act

    The act was created to ensure a safe environment work Women at work by having a broad definition of what harassment is.