Manual on Women Laws

Commercial’s Manual on Women Laws, 2027, published by Commercial Law Publishers (India) Pvt. Ltd., is a comprehensive legal reference containing the bare acts relating to women’s rights, protection, welfare, marriage, family matters, and gender-related legal issues in India. This edition presents the statutory provisions of key women-centric legislations, supplemented with short comments to facilitate understanding and practical application. Designed for legal professionals, law students, judicial service aspirants, advocates, researchers, and individuals working in women’s rights and social justice, the book serves as a valuable resource for studying and referring to the legal framework governing women’s rights and protection in India.

The book covers a wide range of important legislations, including:

• Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005\
• Hindu Widow’s Remarriage Act, 1856\
• Hindu Women’s Right to Property Act, 1937\
• Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971\
• Pre-conception and Pre-natal Diagnostic Techniques (Prohibition of Sex Selection) Act, 1994\
• National Commission for Women Act, 1990\
• Maternity Benefit Act, 1961\
• Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986\
• Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019\
• Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 1939\
• Family Courts Act, 1984\
• Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961\
• Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956\
• Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986\
• Commission of Sati (Prevention) Act, 1987\
• Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013\
• Relevant extracts of other related laws

This edition is particularly suitable for:

• Law students and academicians studying legislation concerning women’s rights and gender justice\
• Advocates and legal practitioners handling cases involving domestic violence, matrimonial disputes, maintenance, divorce, and workplace harassment\
• Judicial service and competitive examination aspirants seeking a consolidated reference to important women-related laws\
• Legal researchers and scholars examining statutory protections and the development of women’s rights in India\
• Social workers, women’s rights activists, and NGOs involved in legal awareness and women’s welfare\
• Professionals and institutions dealing with workplace compliance, maternity benefits, and prevention of sexual harassment

With its consolidated coverage of major women-related legislations and short explanatory comments, Commercial’s Manual on Women Laws, 2027, provides a convenient reference for understanding and applying the legal provisions concerning women’s rights, dignity, safety, equality, and protection under Indian law.