Analyzing Gender Disparities in the Indian Legal System: A critical examination of the lack of adequate Legal Protections for Men

Gender equality is a core aspect of social justice, in which every person, regardless of gender, has equal opportunities, responsibilities, and rights. There has been an international drive in recent times to rectify gender imbalances, particularly those against women, and India is no different. There have been numerous new legislations passed to empower women, providing them with legal protection from domestic violence, harassment, and discrimination. These legislations are significant in rectifying past injustices and in ensuring that women are protected and mainstreamed in society. An offshoot of these gains, however, is that men may have less legal protection and acknowledgment in the same situations.