Crimes Against Women As A Violation Of Fundamental Rights
- IJLLR Journal
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Farhana Banu. S, The Central Law College, Salem
ABSTRACT
Crimes against women continue to be one of the most serious challenges to constitutional democracy and human rights protection in India. Although the Constitution guarantees equality, dignity, liberty, and non-discrimination to all citizens, women remain disproportionately affected by various forms of violence, including domestic abuse, sexual assault, trafficking, workplace harassment, dowry-related violence, and cyber exploitation. These crimes are not merely violations of criminal statutes but also direct infringements of Fundamental Rights guaranteed under Part III of the Constitution of India. Gender-based violence undermines the constitutional vision of social justice and equality. It restricts women’s ability to exercise their rights freely and equally in both private and public spheres. The denial of safety and dignity affects women’s participation in education, employment, politics, and social life, thereby weakening democratic values. study examines crimes against women from a constitutional perspective, analyzing how such acts violate the Right to Equality, the Right against Discrimination, the Right to Freedom, and the Right to Life and Personal Liberty. It further explores the gap between constitutional guarantees and ground-level realities, emphasizing the need for stronger enforcement mechanisms, institutional accountability, and social transformation. Recognizing crimes against women as constitutional violations is essential to ensure substantive equality and to uphold the core principles of justice, dignity, and human rights.
