SPECIFIC PROVISIONS RELATED TO WOMEN UNDER CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE,1973

INTRODUCTION “Yatra naryastu pujyante ramante tatra Devata, yatraitaastu na pujyante sarvaastatrafalaah kriyaah” “Where Women are honoured, divinity blossoms there, and where ever women are dishonoured, all action no matter how noble it may be, remains unfruitful.” This mantra in Smriti clearly shows the valuable place of respect for women in the society in ancient India,…