Gurpinder Kumar
Assistant Professor
Centre for Women’s Studies
University of Allahabad
Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh (India)
Abstract
The BhartiyaNyayaSanhita (BNS), 2023, represents a transformative step in India’s legal framework aimed at enhancing the protection and empowerment of women and girls. This study examines the key provisions of the BhartiyaNyayaSanhita (BNS) that address crimes such as sexual violence, cyber harassment, and human trafficking, focusing on how the law aims to create a more gender-sensitive and responsive justice system. The research further explores the intersection of legal reforms with various government schemes such as BetiBachaoBetiPadhao, One Stop Centres, and the Nirbhaya Fund, designed to support women’s safety and empowerment. The study assesses the strengths and limitations of these initiatives, considering issues such as implementation challenges, access to justice, and social stigma. Using a combination of legal analysis and case studies, the research identifies the gaps in the current system and provides recommendations for improving the effectiveness of laws and schemes for women’s protection. The study aims to contribute to ongoing discourse on gender equality in India, highlighting the need for continuous legal and institutional reforms to ensure women’s rights are adequately safeguarded.
Keywords: Nyaya Sanhita, Women, Government Schemes, Violence, Gender Equality
