Women's Rights
Women's Rights
View PDFProtection of Women from Domestic Violence Act
Provides protection to women from domestic violence and abuse within the family.
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Published: 13 September 2005
Source: Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India
Last Amended: 2013
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The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 provides protection to women against domestic violence, including physical, sexual, verbal, emotional, and economic abuse. It allows women to seek protection orders, residence orders, custody orders, and compensation orders.
Women's Rights
View PDFSexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act
Protects women from sexual harassment at the workplace and provides a mechanism for redressal of complaints.
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Published: 23 April 2013
Source: Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India
Last Amended: 2016
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The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 aims to provide protection against sexual harassment of women at the workplace and for the prevention and redressal of complaints of sexual harassment.
Women's Rights
View PDFMaternity Benefit Act
Provides maternity leave and benefits to women employees during pregnancy and after childbirth.
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Published: 27 March 2017
Source: Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India
Last Amended: 2017
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The Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017 increased the duration of paid maternity leave from 12 weeks to 26 weeks. It also introduced provisions for work from home options and creche facilities.