International Women’s Day 2023: Every year on March 8, people throughout the world celebrate International Women’s Day to honour the contributions and roles that women have made to society in the political, economic, social, and cultural realms. Despite the advancements in technology, discrimination against women persists. Inequality and discrimination against women still exist worldwide.
It is significant to emphasise that the Indian constitution respects all citizens equally and protects a set of rules and rights for women. To celebrate International Women’s Day, the following important women’s rights are listed.
Benefits of maternal rights
The Maternity Benefit Act permits women to take a complete 6-month vacation after giving birth without having their wages affected. It is a regulation that controls how maternity benefits and other benefits are offered, as well as how women are employed in particular enterprises at particular times before and after giving birth.
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Right to free legal aid
To undertake a case or legal action in a court, tribunal, or before a judicial authority, legal assistance refers to the provision of legal services to the disadvantaged and women who are unable to retain an attorney. Women who have been sexually abused are also given free legal rights under the Indian Constitution.
Right to privacy regarding one’s name and identity
The right to remain anonymous and the right to have their statements recorded in front of a female police officer or constable are both available to victims of rape or sexual assault. The victim’s name, identity, or picture cannot be disclosed to the media by police or any parties engaged in the case.
Right to avoid arrest at night
According to Section 46, Subsection (4) of the 1973 Code of Criminal Procedure, the police must first obtain special court permission before they can arrest a woman if it is after sunset or before daybreak.
