Contents

Preface

List of cases

Abbreviation

1. Introduction

2. A historical study of position of women in India

2.1 Position of Women during Vedic period

2.2 Position of Women in Epic period

2.3 Position of Women in Mauryan period

2.4 Position of Women in Mughal period

2.5 Position of Women during the British Rule

2.6 Position of Women after Independence

3. Constitution and Indian Women

4. Position of India Women in their respective personal Laws, viz. of Hindu, Muslim, Christian, Parsi and Jew : A special study of Hindu and Muslim Women in their respective Personal Laws

5. Marital Rights of Women in pre Legislation Era and post Legislation Era

6. Property Rights of Indian Women in their respective Personal Laws : A comparative study with special reference to Hindu law and Muslim law

7. The right of Maintenance to Indian women in their respective domestic laws and Criminal Procedure Code : A thorough study of Shah Bano's Case

8. The study of social and economic condition of Indian women in seeking Constitutional and legal protection

9. Emancipation of Indian Women-How far and to what extent Real : A Socio-Legal Study

10. Conclusion

Bibliography

Index