9th Semester Integrated BBA LL.B (Hons) - Women And Criminal Law (Gender Justice And Feminist Jurisprudence) - Notes, Question Papers and Syllabus
Women And Criminal Law (Gender Justice And Feminist Jurisprudence)
Unit I
Special Protection For Women – Constitutional Perspectives – International Dimensions – State Obligations To Make Special Provisions – Feminist Movements – Contributions Of NGOs At National And International Levels.
Unit II
Prevention Of Female Foeticide – Regulation Of Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques – International And National Perspectives – Women’s Rights In Relation To Offences Of Miscarriage – Cruelty Against Women – Relevant IPC Provisions.
Unit III
Crimes Against Women – Special Provisions – Offences Of Rape – Adultery – Prostitution – Indecent Assault – Kidnapping – Abduction – Dowry Offences – Sati – Indecent Representation Of Women.
Unit IV
Special Provisions In Trials Of Offences Involving Women – Women As Accused And As Victims – Arrest And Detention – In Camera Proceedings – Role Of Courts – Shifting Of Burden Of Proof.
Unit V
Compensation For Women Victims Of Crime – Special Provisions Relating To Domestic Violence – Matrimonial Home – Protection Of Women In Prison – Section 125 CrPC.
Suggested Readings
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Mamta Rao – Law Relating To Women And Children
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Paras Diwan – Women And Legal Protection
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N. Jayapalan – Women And Human Rights
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G.B. Reddy – Women And The Law
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Paras Diwan & Piyush Diwan – Law Relating To Dowry, Dowry Death, Bride Burning, Rape And Related Offences
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P. Madhava Soma Sundaram, K. Jaishankar & S. Ramdass – Crime Victims And Justice: An Introduction To Restorative Principles