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2024 Supreme(Raj) 1399

ANOOP KUMAR DHAND
In Re: Dignity, Respect & Honour Of Girls And Women – Appellant
Versus
. – Respondent


ORDER :

(Anoop Kumar Dhand, J.)

1. Verse 3.56 of Manusmriti says:-

    “yatra naryastu pujyante ramante tatra devata? yatraitastu na pujyante sarvastatraphala kriya ”

(Means: Where women are given due respect, even Gods like to reside there.)

2. The Right to Dignity and Decency ensure that every women is treated with respect and honour. This right protects women from any kind of harassment, abuse or violence that undermine their dignity. It is vital to create an environment where women can live and work without fear of discrimination and degradation.

3. Every women should live a life of respect, equality and decency, free from any kind of fear, force, violence and discrimination. According to Article 21 of the Constitution of India, every citizen, including women is entitled to the right to life and dignity.

4. Women are the backbone for any progressive nation. Ancient literature like Vedas, Brahmana, Upanishad, Grihya Sutra, Dharmasastra and Epics, Smritis and Puranas have placed women with utmost respect and integrity. Earlier civilization evidence emphasised the status of women were at par with the men. In long-standing history of India, women always catered key role in the history of mank

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