Some of the Legislations Enacted in India for Changing Status of Women

Some of the Legislations Enacted in India for Changing Status of Women

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The Special Marriage Act, 1954

This Act provides a legal framework in India for civil marriage without requiring either partner to change their religion or personal faith. This act makes provision that the groom must be at least 21 years old and the bride must be at least 18 years old. The bride and the groom should not have living spouse at the time of marriage.

The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955

This law was passed in India to set rules for marriage among the Hindus. According to this Indian act, neither person should have a living wife or husband at the time of their marriage. Age of the groom and the bride must be at least 21 years and 18 years respectively.

The Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956

This Indian law governs legal adoptions and financial support obligations for the Hindus, the Buddhists, the Jains and the Sikhs in India. This act prohibits any payment in exchange for an adoption.

The Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956

This Indian act sets rules for take care of children under 18 and their property. It is applicable to the Hindus, the Buddhists, the Jains and the Sikhs. This law works alongside older general laws to protect the rights and safety of young people.

The Suppression of Immortal Traffic of Women and Girls Act, 1956

This act was made to combat human trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation in India. It provides protection and rehabilitative measures to the rescued victims.

The Hindu Succession Act, 1956

The Hindu succession act, 1956 was enacted to create a clear and equal system of property inheritance for the Hindus, the Buddhists, the Jains and the Sikhs. According to this law, a woman can sell her property which she owns. She can also give it away by her own will.

The Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961

This law was enacted to stop the giving or taking of dowry. Dowry means valuable things given before or after marriage.

The Maternity Benefit Act, 1961

This law was enacted in India to protect the employment of women. It provides guarantee of paid leave to women during pregnancy and childbirth.

The Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971

This law was made to regulate the legal abortion in case of certain pregnancies by certain legal practitioners. This Indian law aimed at reducing maternal mortality and protecting health of women in India.

The Equal Remuneration Act, 1976

This law guarantees equal pay to men and women for the same work in India. 

The Factories Amendment Act, 1976

This law updated the Factories Act, 1948. It came into force to strengthen safety measures and regulatory control over manufacturing facilities in India.

The Family Courts Act, 1984

This legislation was made in India for quick and fast settlement of resolutions related to family and matrimonial disputes.

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