Gender and Violence in India

Domestic violence is the most prevalent form of gender-based violence in India, affecting millions of women and girls.

The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 is a landmark legislation that aims to prevent and address sexual harassment at the workplace.

Female infanticide refers to the intentional killing of female infants due to gender discrimination and the preference for male children.

Rajasthan has the highest rate of female infanticide in India, with a significant gender imbalance in the state.

Levirate marriage is the practice of forcing a widow to marry her deceased husband's brother, often against her will.

The Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 is a law that prohibits the giving or taking of dowry in India.

Sati is the practice of burning a widow alive on her husband's funeral pyre, which was prevalent in India until it was outlawed in the 19th century.

Bihar has the highest rate of domestic violence in India, with a significant number of women experiencing physical, emotional, and sexual abuse.

Child marriage is the practice of marrying a young girl, often below the age of 18, to a much older man.

The Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006 is a law that prohibits child marriage in India.

Polygamy is the practice of a man marrying multiple women, which is illegal in India.

Jammu and Kashmir has the highest rate of polygamy in India, with a significant number of men having multiple wives.

Polyandry is the practice of a woman marrying multiple men, which is rare in India.

Himachal Pradesh has the highest rate of polyandry in India, with a small number of women having multiple husbands.