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A woman's rights,
by law.
Home, workplace, street and screen — the protections written specifically for women, and the one number that works in every state. No shame, no waiting, no permission needed.
POSH 2013Zero FIROne-Stop Centres181 · 24×7
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Women's helpline —
one call, any state
one call, any state
2013POSH Act in force
26wkPaid maternity leave
498ACruelty → BNS §85
1091Police women's line
Six laws that redrew the line
1961
Dowry Prohibition
Giving or taking dowry made a punishable offence.
1997
Vishaka guidelines
SC lays the first rules against workplace sexual harassment.
2005
PWDVA
Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act — civil remedies.
2013
POSH + Nirbhaya
Workplace harassment law + tougher criminal code on assault.
2017
Maternity 26 wks
Paid maternity leave nearly doubled; crèche mandate.
2023
BNS codes
New criminal codes carry forward and rename women-safety offences.
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