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Woman enjoys a unique position in every society and country of the world. Despite their contribution in all spheres of life, they suffer in silence and form a class which is in a disadvantaged position because of several barriers and impediments. No doubt India is paradox country. In ancient history women were considered an epitome of Shakti. But still every time violation of women’s fundamental rights are observed. However equality and empowerment are based on gender sensitization of society towards their problem. Gender equality has mostly emphasized through constitution of India under its different provisions. In our country the constitutional makers while drafting the constitution were sensitive to the problems faced by women and made specific provision relating to women and their upliftment. Therefore the author through this paper wants to emphasize on the constitutional provisions and landmark judicial pronouncement relating to protection of women’s rights and their protection.

Historical Background, Discrimination against women, other provisions under the Indian constitution, judicial pronouncement.