Information taken from link here: http://saveindianfamily.org/articles/blogs/434-gender-arsenal.html 1. Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC): This section is formulated for married women who face physical and mental harassment from husband and in-laws and the cruelty is made for any unreasonable ‘demand’ (mostly dowry) from the woman and the cruelty is of such nature that it drives the woman to commit suicide or can be a danger to the life and limb of the woman. 2. Section 354 of the IPC: Assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty. 3. Section 509 of the IPC: Word, gesture or act intended to insult the modesty of a woman. 4. Section 375 and 376 of the IPC: Rape of a woman. 5. Section 498 of the IPC: Enticing or taking away or detaining with … [Read more...] about Indian laws for protection of women