In India, there are several laws in place to protect the rights and welfare of daughters. These laws address gender discrimination, domestic violence, child marriage, dowry, and sexual harassment. The most notable laws in this regard include the Pre-Conception & Prenatal Diagnostic Techniques Act 1994. The Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006.
Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961
The Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961. The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013. The Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act 1986, the Hindu Succession Act in 2005, and the Equal Remuneration Act 1976.