ROUGH DRAFT

PROJECT TOPIC
WOMEN VIOLENCE AND LAW:
WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO SEXUAL HARASSMENT

SUBMITTED BY,
KRATIKA BACHOTIYA,
ROLL NO. 10548
B. A. LL. B. (HONS.)
V YEAR X SEM.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
1.1. Historical perspective
1.2. Distinction between English Law and Indian Law
1.3. Meaning of Violence and Sexual Harassment
1.4. Research Questions
1.5. Chapterisation
1.6. Hypothesis
1.7. Research Methodology
CHAPTER 2: FORM OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN
2.1. Crimes under Indian Penal Code
2.1.1. Rape.
2.1.2. Kidnapping and abduction for specified purpose.
2.1.3. Homicide for dowry, Dowry death or their attempts.
2.1.4. Torture both mental and physical
2.1.5. Outrage of Modesty
2.1.6. Sexual Harassment
2.1.7. Importation of girls.
2.2. Crimes under the Special and local laws- Gender specific laws
2.2.1. Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956.
2.2.2. Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961
2.2.3. Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986.
2.2.4. Commission of Sati (Prevention) Act, 1987.
CHAPTER 3: SEXUAL HARASSMENT
3.1 Section 509- IPC

3.2. The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal)
Act, 2013
3.3. Scenario in the post-Vishakha guidelines period
CHAPTER 4: CASE STUDY
CONCLUSION

INTRODUCTION:

Centuries have come, and centuries have gone, but the plight of women is not likely to
change. Time has helplessly watched women suffering in the form of discrimination,
oppression, exploitation, degradation, aggression, humiliation. In Indian society, woman
occupies a vital position and venerable place. The Vedas glorified women as the mother, the
creator, one who gives life and worshipped her as a Devi' or Goddess. But their glorification
was rather mythical for at the same time, in India women found herself totally suppressed and
subjugated in a patriarchal society. Indian women through the countries remained subjugated
and oppressed because society believed in clinging on to orthodox beliefs for the brunt of
violencedomestic as well as public, Physical, emotional and mental. Male violence against
women are worldwide phenomenon. Fear of violence is an important factor in the lives of
most women. Fear of violence is the cause of lack of participation in every sphere of life.
There are various forms of crime against women. Sometimes it is even before birth, some
times in the adulthood and other phrases of life. In the Indian society, position of women is
always perceived in relation to the man. This perception has given birth to various customs
and practices. Violence against women both inside and outside of their home has been a
crucial issue in the contemporary Indian society. Women in India constitute near about half
of its population and most of them are grinding under the socio-cultural and religious
structures. One gender has been controlling the space of the India 's social economic, political
and religious fabric since time immemorial. The present study felt the need that in the era of
globalization and modernization the present trends of crimes against women is on increase.
Variously referred to as Sexual Violence, Gender Violence, or Violence against
Women, this age-old issue and reality has gained urgency only recently because of the
significant work of women advocates and survivors in naming the problem. It includes
domestic violence, rape, trafficking in women and girls, forced prostitution, and violence in
armed conflict, such as murder, systematic rape, sexual slavery and forced pregnancy. It also
includes honour killings, dowry-related violence, female infanticide and prenatal sex
selection in favour of male babies, female genital mutilation, and other harmful practices and
traditions.
These forms show that violence against women may be viewed as a continuum occurring at
various life cycle stages of a womans life.
The UN Declaration on the Elimination of Violence against Women (1993) defines violence
against women as, any act of gender-based violence that results in, or is likely to result in

physical, sexual or psychological harm or suffering to women, including threats of such acts,
coercion or arbitrary deprivation of liberty, whether occurring in public and private life.
Violence against women in its various forms is a violation of human rights, the very nature of
which deprives women of their ability to enjoy fundamental freedoms. It is a serious obstacle
to equality between women and men and perpetuates inequality. Violence against women
intersects with multiple forms of discrimination. While violence against women is universal,
its manifestations and womens personal experiences of it are shaped by factors such as
economic status, race, class, religion, etc. Violence against women remains hidden in the
culture of silence.
Advancement in technology has also brought about new forms of violence against women.
Early detection of sex of the child has given rise to increasing instances of female foeticide.
Easy access to new forms of information and communication technologies has given rise to
new forms of harassment and violence such as cyber or phone stalking and increase in
demand for pornography