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Women's Rights

Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act

Provides protection to women from domestic violence and abuse within the family.

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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.

Published

13 September 2005

Source

Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India

Last amended

2013

Sexual 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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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.

Published

23 April 2013

Source

Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India

Last amended

2016

Maternity Benefit Act

Provides maternity leave and benefits to women employees during pregnancy and after childbirth.

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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.

Published

27 March 2017

Source

Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India

Last amended

2017