Gender Neutrality in Indian Laws: An Unfinished Agenda

Recently, the Supreme Court (SC) dismissed a PIL seeking gender-neutral provisions for dowry harassment and maintenance, emphasizing that lawmaking is Parliament’s role. This highlights the ongoing debate in India over making personal and criminal laws gender-neutral, balancing protection for women with fairness and inclusivity for all genders.

What is gender neutrality in law?

Gender neutrality in law means eliminating gender-based distinctions in legal language, policies, and provisions to ensure equal rights and protection for all individuals, regardless of their gender identity.

  • It aims to treat everyone equally before the law, without discrimination or bias based on gender.

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