Constitutional Provisions for Women Protection

• Article 14 - Equality before law
• Article 15 - Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth
• Article 16 - Equality of opportunity in matters of public employment
• Article 21 - Abolition of untouchability
• Article 19 - Protection of certain rights regarding freedom of speech, etc.
• Article 39 - Certain principles of policy to be followed by the state
• Article 46 - Promotion of education and economic interests of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and OBCs
• Article 51A - Fundamental duties
• Article 243D - Reservation of seats in Panchayats for women
   

Acts for Women in India

Laws for Protection Against Violence and Exploitation

• The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005
• The Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961
• The Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956
• The Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986
• The Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006
   

Laws for Workplace Safety and Equal Opportunity

• The Equal Remuneration Act, 1976
• The Maternity Benefit Act, 1961
• The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013
   

Laws for Social Security and Welfare

• The Hindu Succession (Amendment) Act, 2005
• The Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971
   

Laws Against Cyber and Public Harassment

• The Information Technology Act, 2000
• Indian Penal Code - Sections 354 and 509
• Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) - Chapter 5: Offences Against Women

These are some of the key laws for the protection of women in India.