9.2. Constitutional Provisions for Women in Our Constitution

1) Article 14 - Men and women to have equal rights and opportunities in the political, economic and social spheres.

2) Article 15(1) - Prohibits discrimination against any citizen on the grounds of religion, race, caste, sex etc.

3) Article 15(3)- Special provision enabling the State to make affirmative discriminations in favor of women.

4) Article 16- Equality of opportunities in matter of public appointments for all citizens.

5) Article 23- Bans trafficking in human and forced labor

6) Article 39(a)- The State shall direct its policy towards securing all citizens men and women, equally, the right to means of livelihood.

7) Article 39(d)- Equal pay for equal work for both men and women.

8) Article 42- The State to make provision for ensuring just and humane conditions of work and maternity relief.

9) Article 51 (A)(e)- To renounce the practices derogatory to the dignity of women

10) Article 300 (A)- Right of property to women

11) 73rd & 74th Amendment Act 1992- Reservation of 1/3rd of seats in local bodies of panchayats and municipalities for women.

(The day on which 73rd amendment became operational i.e April 24th is also declared as