CRIME AGAINST WOMEN

Society consists of both men and women. Man, and women are born equal. Today women are one of the most powerless and marginalised sectionsofIndiansociety.Varioussocialandeconomicalindicatorsprovide the evidence of in equalitie sand vulnerabilities of women in all sectors Like economic, social, demographic, health, nutritionetc .The rising incidence of crime and violence against women are indicators of adecline in therespect of women in society. There are several forms of violence against women, murder (dowry deaths, honor killings), female infanticide, sexual crimes (rape, modesty related violence, human trafficking, forces prostitution, domestic violence), acid throwing, perpetuation.