wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

Which decision of the Court has resulted in the protection of honour and dignity of women?

Open in App
Solution

Answer: Women have been victimized for a number of years now and despite several measures taken lawfully, there has been no improvement in their situation. Realizing the importance of some stringent laws, courts have passed the same to safeguard women to a greater extent. The court decided to invalidate the Talak of Muslim women just by saying it thrice has been a commendable decision and law enforced to protect women's dignity. Another decision that the court has taken is to increase and intensify the punishment for rape, which can go from 10 years of imprisonment to a lifetime of imprisonment and also a death sentence.

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
11
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Significance of Judicial Decisions
CIVICS
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon