Laws and Policies

Legal protections and policy references

Access key legal protections, workplace safeguards, and policy references relevant to women's rights, safety, and digital protection.

Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005

Protects women facing violence within domestic relationships and enables protection orders, residence orders, and support relief.

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Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (POSH) Act, 2013

Establishes workplace safeguards, complaint committees, and redressal procedures for sexual harassment matters.

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Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961

Criminalizes the giving, taking, and demanding of dowry connected to marriage arrangements.

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Information Technology Act and Cyber Safety Protections

Supports action in cyber abuse, impersonation, privacy violations, and related digital harm affecting women.

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