5 Legal Rights that Every Woman

5 Legal Rights that Every Woman Should Know About  :

Most women are unaware of their legal rights until they appoint/engage a legal advocate/firm for their problems.  Merely  a handful of  Women  would say “Yes, I know my legal rights.”.

1). Entitlement to  Equal remuneration : Section 4 of the Equal Remuneration Act, 1976 gives right to the women not to be discriminated against the remuneration paid to men. 

2).  Right against sexual harassment  :  As per the Sexual Harassment Act, 2013, it is now mandatory for every organization consisting of  more than 10 employees to form an Internal complaint committee, under Section  4 of the Act. Non compliant shall be punishable with a fine of Rs. 50,000/- and even uphold cancellation of License of the Organization.

3).  Right to be arrested by a female Police officer only and not to be arrested at night under Section 46(1) of Cr.P.C

4).  Right to inherit  property under Hindu Succession Act ; The daughter has also a right in the property of her parents as the sons have, unless there is Will (written)  by the parents.  She has a right a shelter in her parents house, if she is deserted or divorced. 

5).  Right to Anonymity for sexually harassed female  ;  Sexually harassed women  have a right of  confidentiality from press, public or media in any manner.