<p>The current fourth edition of this much-acclaimed work by Mamta Rao is a well-researched and systematically organized study on the subject. The author has discussed various problems faced by women and has thrown light on the crimes committed against women viz. rape, dowry death, female foeticide, sexual harassment at the workplace, domestic violence, etc. The work also analyses issues such as child labor, child abuse, juvenile delinquency, etc.</p>

<p>The following are the highlights of this new edition:-<br />
1. Includes the Shayara Bano case on Triple Talaq<br />
2. Includes discussion on the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009; Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012; Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013; Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013; Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 and Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017<br />
3. Includes leading cases on the subject specified in the syllabus of law schools.<br />
4. The author discusses the Nirbhaya case at length.</p>

<p>Includes additional learning resources on www.ebcexplorer.com:<br />
1. Access to important case law as indicated by Case PilotTM<br />
2. Discussion ForumTM&nbsp;provides a platform outside the classroom to post comments, discuss and explore ideas.<br />
3. SCC OnlineTM&nbsp;Blog to stay updated on recent happenings of the legal world and Useful LinksTM&nbsp;to access free resources.</p>
