Legislation concerning women

Constitution of India

• Indian Penal Code
• Commission of Sati (Prevention) Act,1987
• Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961
• Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956
• Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986
• Equal Remuneration Act, 1976
• Maternity Benefit Act, 1961
• The Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971
• National Commission for Women Act, 1990

In the case of Vishaka vs. State of Rajasthan reported in All India Reporter 1997 Supreme Court 3011, the Supreme Court laid down the legal framework for combating sexual harassment of working women