Legislations Related to Women

♤ The Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017 - Provides for paid maternity leaves of 26 months

♤ The Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961— To end dowry by providing penal provisions.

♤ Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act 1986 – Penal provisions for trafficking of women

♤ Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act 1986 – To protect dignity of women

♤ Commission of Sati (prevention) Act 1987 – Abolished Sati system

♤ National Commission of Women Act 1990 – Establishes National Commission of Women

♤ Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 – To protect women from domestic violence

♤ The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013 – It addresses workplace sexual harassment.