WOMEN’S RIGHTS AS HUMAN RIGHTS: A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF GENDER JUSTICE IN INDIA

AUTHOR – SAYANA JOHNSON, LL.M STUDENT AT BHARATA MATA SCHOOL OF LEGAL STUDIES, ALUVA, KERALA, INDIA

BEST CITATION – SAYANA JOHNSON, WOMEN’S RIGHTS AS HUMAN RIGHTS: A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF GENDER JUSTICE IN INDIA, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 6 (8) OF 2026, PG. 881-885, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344. DOI – https://doi.org/10.65393/IJLRV6I896

ABSTRACT:

Women’s rights are an integral part of human rights and are essential for ensuring equality, dignity, and justice in society. In India, the concept of gender justice is reflected in constitutional principles, legislative measures, and judicial interpretations aimed at protecting women from discrimination and violence. The Constitution guarantees equality before law and prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex under Articles 14, 15, and 21. Various laws, including the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 and the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, have been enacted to safeguard women’s rights and promote gender equality.

Despite these legal protections, women in India continue to face social discrimination, violence, workplace inequality, and limited access to justice. This article critically examines the concept of gender justice in India by analysing constitutional provisions, legal frameworks, and contemporary challenges affecting women. It highlights the gap between legal guarantees and social realities and emphasizes the need for effective implementation of laws, gender sensitization, and social reform. The study concludes that true gender justice can be achieved only through both legal protection and societal transformation.

Keywords: Women’s Rights, Human Rights, Gender Justice, Gender Equality