The apex court has given several judgments which have helped in protection of honour and prestige of women.
Court gave judgement on Right to alimony as well as Right to equal remuneration.
Women have an equal share in the property of husband and father. This gave them financial security. Dowry prohibition Act was a measure for women empowerment.
The Act against sexual harrassment. Domestic Violence Prohibition Act are also very important in the direction of women empowerment.
All these acts emphasised the need to protect women and protect their self-esteem and dignity rejecting the traditional forms of domination and authoritarianism.
