Study of Offences Against Women in India and Provisions Related to Protection of Women in Indian Laws

Abstract

There are a variety of psychological, economical, sociological forms of victimization of women. In our society we have been seen that women are economically discriminated at working places. At the same time women are also exploited physically, emotionally and sexually by their husbands. It is shocking to hear that women had no right to decide whether they could continue their pregnancy or terminated it. The following are categories of crimes against women in India:
Sexual offences, Offences for gain, Molestation and rape, Harassment at home leading to suicide and murder of young brides, Immoral trafficking, exploitation of women. Physical torture, Mental Cruelties.