Question

Name the laws which ensure social justice for women.

• A. Prohibition of Dowry Act
• B. The Fugitive Economic Offenders Act
• C. The National Judicial Appointments Commission Act
• D. Equal Remuneration Act

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (D)

The correct options are
A Prohibition of Dowry Act
D Equal Remuneration Act

The government passed several laws and implemented numerous schemes to ensure social justice for women. They include the Prohibition of Dowry Act and the Equal Remuneration Act. Also, the 73rd and 74th amendments of the Indian Constitution reserved a third of all seats in local bodies for women.