Gender Bias in the Indian Criminal Justice System

  • Vinod Kumar,
  • Ajay Kumar and Manjit Singh
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  • Dr. Vinod Kumar

    Assistant Professor at Department of Laws, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, India

  • Dr. Manjit Singh

    Assistant Professor at Department of Laws, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, India

  • Ajay Kumar

    Assistant Professor at Department of Laws, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, India

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Abstract

This paper examines the Indian legal system’s emphasis on protecting women as a necessary response to historical and systemic gender inequalities. While acknowledging the importance of laws aimed at safeguarding women from domestic violence, sexual harassment, and discrimination, it also explores the unintended consequences these laws may have on men and individuals of diverse sexual orientations. The paper highlights how societal stereotypes and biases can influence legal interpretations, sometimes leading to gender imbalances. It advocates for a more inclusive legal framework that balances protection with fairness, ensuring justice and equity for all genders and sexual orientations.

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International Journal of Legal Science and Innovation, Volume 6, Issue 5, Page 444 - 453

DOI: https://doij.org/10.10000/IJLSI.112233

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