The Indian Constitution prohibits sex-based discrimination, and landmark rulings—such as the 2017 ban on Triple Talaq and the 2005 amendment granting equal inheritance rights—have strengthened women's legal standing.
Women have led some of India's most critical social movements, including the Chipko Movement and the Narmada Bachao Andolan . Persistent Challenges
Indian women have long held significant political power, from the historic reign of Prime Minister to a growing 50% representation at the grassroots (Panchayat) level.