Women’s  Domestic issues and their legal solution

Authors

  • Dr Samina Batool Associate Professor Department of Punjabi Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Pakistan Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.63163/srh211

Keywords:

Women’s Rights, Domestic Issues, Legal Solutions, Domestic Violence, Family Law, Gender Equality, Legal Protection

Abstract

Domestic violence- physical, emotional, sexual and economic abuse is a significant issue  addressed by legislation like the domestic violence prevention and protection act 2012. These  laws are designed to provide protection, shelters and monetary relief. Deprivation of  inheritance rights is prohibited by laws to prevent this right’s denial through deceitful means.  The Punjab enforcement of property rights Act 2021 is one example. Forced marriges and  harmful practices are criminalized by various acts, such as the prevention of Anti-women  practices criminal law amendment Act 2011, targeting forced marriages, child marriages and  customs like vani and swara. Giving a female in marriage to settle a dispute is included.  Harassment at home and work is addressed by specific laws like the protection againstharassment of women at the workplace Act 2010 and amendments to the Pakistan penal code

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Published

2026-06-30

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): The Study of Religion And History

Section

Urdu

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