In light of the growing number of atrocities and crimes committed against women in India, the government has to enact stricter laws protecting the rights of women. The idea that women are helpless and entirely reliant on males is profoundly embedded in the culture of our country. On the one hand, society as a whole is advancing, and we are making great strides in elevating the standard of living in our developing nation. On the other hand, our mindsets regarding women and their roles in society have not yet evolved, and we are not yet willing to acknowledge women as breadwinners. There is an urgent need for a shift in viewpoint, not only in India but all around the globe, in order to promote them equally with respect and dignity. This is not just the case in India.
The government's first objective is to ensure the citizens' safety and well-being while also fostering their general growth. Protecting children and women, as well as halting any further increase in crimes committed against either group, is an essential part of governmental policy. In addition to managing India's universal criminal laws, such as the Indian Penal Code and the Criminal Procedure Code, the Ministry of Women and Child Development is in charge of the administration of a number of specialised laws that pertain to women.
Indian Penal Code 1860 lays down the provisions for punishments to criminals for committing offences. Whereas, the procedures for trial are governed by the Criminal Procedure Code 1973. Apart from Indian Penal Code, 1860 there are numerous special legislations passed by the government of India from time to time to deal with particular classes of cases.