Indian Woman : Constitutional and Actual Position

The constitution of India not only grants equality to women but also empowers the state of adopt measures of positive discrimination infamous of women for neutralizing the cumulative socio-economic, education and political disadvantages faced by them. Fundamental rights among others ensure equality before the law and equal protection of law , prohibits discrimination against any citizen on the ground of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth and guarantee equality of opportunity to all citizens in matter relating to employment.