Vignesh Arunagiri

Fighting for Justice: A Look at the State of Women's Rights in India

I. Introduction A. Brief overview of the issue of violence against women in India Violence against women in India is a serious and widespread problem. According to the National Crime Records Bureau, a woman is raped every 15 minutes in India, and cases of domestic violence and acid attacks are also alarmingly high. Additionally, India has one of the highest rates of female infanticide and sex-selective abortion in the world. These forms of violence and discrimination are rooted in deeply ingrained societal attitudes that view women as inferior and subordinate to men. Despite laws and policies aimed at protecting women's rights, enforcement is often lax and justice for survivors is not always served. This issue affects not only individual women, but also has a detrimental impact on families, communities, and society as a whole.