Women Lawyers' Emancipation in India: Constitutional Provisions
Keywords:
women, Lawyers, legal Profession, empowerment, constitution, informationAbstract
There may be no gender discrimination, according to the Indian Constitution. In spite of the fact that the Indian Constitution has numerous legislative provisions for the safety and empowerment of women, it is ironic that only half of the public is aware of these rights. In this essay, well go over the crucial legal regulations for India legal profession that empower women lawyers. Family and societal empowerment for women also involves individual empowerment. An essential component of empowering women includes including them in decision-making, earning, sharing basic necessities, and commanding respect for them. Women empowerment is a trendy term in India these days, even among vastly disparate national and legal systems. The Indian Constitution states that discrimination on the basis of gender is prohibited. The Indian Constitution has many legislative protections for women empowerment and safety, but the paradox is that only 50% of people are aware of these rights. The key legal provisions for women empowerment in India will be covered in the following article.
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