An Overview of Crime against Women in India

Crime against women is a global human rights issue that has become a major obstacle to the ideals of equality and freedom. In spite of observing faster economic growth, increased educational attainment, and greater female participation across various sectors, including education, space exploration, and decision-making, the country continues to grapple with a rising incidence of CAW. The underlying causes of crime against women are being identified by multiple studies across the world. The factors including women’s education status, poverty, alcohol and substance abuse, gender inequality, entrenched patriarchal norms, and cultural practices have all been implicated in contributing to CAW. This article delves into the types and nature of crime against women in India based on the crime in India, NCRB report, supplemented by other sources. It attempts to explore the link between law, crime, and women theoretically and provides an analysis of the crimes committed against women, their varieties, and consequences. Indian women throughout the countries remained subjugated and oppressed because society believed in clinging on to orthodox beliefs for the brunt of violence, domestic as well as public, physical, emotional, and mental. Finally, the findings aim to form the design of effective mechanisms to counter the problem of crime against women in India.