The question (12 marks)
Discuss in detail the constitutional provisions made for the benefit of women, and explain how a provision that appears to discriminate in favour of women is reconciled with the guarantee of equality. (12 marks)
MU Module I, constitutional provisions for the benefit of women; pack ch. 01.
Plan your answer on paper before you look at the authorities — issue first, then the rule, then apply it to these facts.
It tests Unit 1 · Women, the Constitution and International Instruments of Law Relating to Women and Children.
Authorities you will need
- Constitution of India, Article 14
- Constitution of India, Article 15(1) and Article 15(3)
- Constitution of India, Article 16
- Constitution of India, Article 39
- Constitution of India, Article 42
- Constitution of India, Article 44 read with Article 37
- Constitution of India, Article 51A(e)
- Constitution of India, Articles 243D and 243T
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