Landmark case · Law Relating to Women · Semester 6
Joseph Shine v. Union of India
(2019) 3 SCC 39 · Supreme Court of India
A criminal law that treats women as property of the husband violates Articles 14, 15 and 21.
From topic
Articles 14–16, 21 and 39 — Unit I, Law Relating to Women.
Related sections:
- Constitution of India, 14 — Equality before law
- Constitution of India, 15 — Prohibition of discrimination; special provision for women
- Constitution of India, 16 — Equality of opportunity in public employment
- Constitution of India, 21 / 39 — Life and liberty; directive principles on livelihood and equal pay