Women and the Indian Constitution

“Women and the Indian Constitution” offers a comprehensive analysis of how constitutional principles in India have intersected with the lives and rights of women. It explores the historical background of women’s status at the time of independence, the debates and ideologies that influenced the framing of gender-related provisions in the Constitution, and the evolution of constitutional jurisprudence concerning women’s rights.
Structured thematically, the book covers a wide array of subjects: from fundamental rights and directive principles to personal laws, political representation, and recent legislative reforms. It also examines critical judicial decisions that have shaped the interpretation of gender equality and the role of the judiciary in addressing gender-based discrimination. The discussion is framed within the broader social, economic, and political context that continues to shape women’s access to justice.
The book pays special attention to contemporary challenges, including gender-based violence, reproductive rights, LGBTQ+ inclusion, and the impact of digital technology on privacy and safety. It also considers the role of feminist legal theory and intersectionality in redefining how constitutional protections can be made more inclusive.
Aimed at both academic and general readers, this book
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combines legal analysis with socio-political insight to offer a nuanced understanding of women’s place in India’s constitutional landscape. It serves as a vital resource for law students, gender studies scholars, policymakers, and activists committed to advancing gender justice through constitutional means.