Provisions For Crimes Against Women In India: A Socio-Legal And Comparative Study With Reference To New Criminal Laws
- IJLLR Journal
- Sep 29
- 2 min read
Abhishek Kumar Singh, Research scholar, College of Law, IIMT University, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh.
Dr. Mohd Juned Ansari, Assistant Professor, College of Law, IIMT University, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh.
ABSTRACT
The ongoing issue of crimes against women in India needs a close examination of the changing legal protections. This research paper, titled "Provisions for Crimes Against Women in India: A Socio-Legal and Comparative Study with Reference to New Criminal Laws," provides a thorough analysis of gender-based violence from both sociological and legal perspectives. It explores how recent laws, especially the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023, address long-standing problems like rape, domestic violence, sexual harassment, dowry deaths, and acid attacks, in comparison to the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
This study uses a doctrinal and analytical approach to review relevant laws, key court rulings, and existing data. It places these legal changes within a broader social context, examining how law, patriarchy, and cultural norms interact. A comparative analysis checks whether the BNS 2023 offers better protection, quicker justice, and a more victim-centered approach than the IPC. The paper also assesses how these reforms align with international agreements, like the UN Declaration on the Elimination of Violence against Women and CEDAW.
Additionally, the paper discusses the role of technology, the establishment of fast-track courts, and the need for a supportive legal environment for survivors. It emphasizes the importance of a complete strategy that includes social and cultural shifts along with legal reforms to create a safer space for women. By examining the social and legal effects of moving from the IPC to the BNS, this research aims to influence policy-making, improve legal understanding, and promote stronger protections for women's rights and dignity in India. The paper concludes by outlining how India can foster a fairer and more just society through thoughtful and proactive legal reforms, ensuring that women's rights and dignity are respected in both law and practice.
Keywords: Women’s protection, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), Offences against women.
