Women's Day Special: Powerful Rights Every Woman Must Know

As we celebrate Women’s Day, it's essential to recognize the legal protections and entitlements that safeguard women’s dignity, equality, and independence.

As we celebrate Women’s Day, it's essential to recognize the legal protections and entitlements that safeguard women’s dignity, equality, and independence.

Right to Equal Pay: The Equal Remuneration Act ensures that women receive equal pay for equal work, eliminating gender-based wage discrimination.

Right to Maternity Benefits: The Maternity Benefit Act grants women paid leave before and after childbirth, along with job security and medical benefits.

Right Against Workplace Harassment: The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act mandates a safe working environment and provides legal recourse against harassment.

Right to Education: Under the Right to Education Act, every girl has the right to free and compulsory education up to the age of 14.

Right to Property: The Hindu Succession Act ensures equal inheritance rights for daughters, securing their financial independence.

Right to Protection Against Domestic Violence: The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act offers legal aid and shelter to women facing abuse at home.

Right to Legal Aid: Women in need can seek free legal assistance under the Legal Services Authorities Act to ensure fair access to justice.

Right to Reproductive Choice: Women have the legal right to make decisions about their reproductive health, including abortion under the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act.

Right to Dignity and Privacy: A woman’s identity and privacy must be protected, especially in cases of sexual crimes, ensuring confidentiality and respect.