List of Laws Related to Women
The National Commission for Women was set up as statutory body in January 1992 under the National Commission for Women Act, 1990 (Act No.20 of 1990 of Govt. of India) to review the Constitutional and legal safeguards for women; recommend remedial legislative measures, facilitate redressal of grievances and advise the Government on all policy matters affecting women.
Last updated: September 10th, 2025
WOMEN-SPECIFIC LEGISLATION
- The Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956 (172.32 KB)
- The Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 (28 of 1961) (Amended in 1986) (239.43 KB)
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- The Commission of Sati (Prevention) Act, 1987 (3 of 1988) (294.55 KB)
- Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 (330.96 KB)
- The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION and REDRESSAL) Act, 2013 (371.38 KB)
- The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013 (1.72 MB)
- The Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986 (170.45 KB)
WOMEN-RELATED LEGISLATION
- The Indian Penal Code,1860 (989.61 KB)
- The Indian Evidence Act,1872 (497.06 KB)