10 Legal Rights That Women Should Know

BENGALURU: Nowadays a habitual social media user is likely to come across an article reporting rape or domestic violence against women in India every so often. This is a clear indication of the rising atrocities against females in the world’s largest democracy, which if not rightly addressed may crumble the pillars of social harmony.

Strengthening the laws and imposing strict rules may serve to a good extent, but what’s more important is the awareness among women about the legal protection they are entitled to. Here are 10 such legal rights (source TOI) for you to know regardless of whether you are a college student, an employee or a housewife.

Right to Free Legal Aid

It has been noticed in some cases that the complaints lodged by woman without a legal counsel aren’t taken seriously enough by the Police. The recent incident of Chhattisgarh police officials refusing to register complaints of sexual assault against tribal woman gives a clear picture of the situation. However, the Delhi High Court mandates the complaint of a rape to be brought to the notice of Delhi State Legal Services Authority (DSLSA) at the shortest possible time by the Station House Officer (SHO). Subsequently DSLSA provides a lawyer for the victim.

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