CONTENTS Preface v List of cases ix Abbreviation xxxv 1. Introduction 1 2. A historical study of position of women in India 21 (i) Position of Women during Vedic period (ii) Position of Women in Epic period (iii) Position of Women in Mauryan period (iv) Position of Women in Mughal period (v) Position of Woman during the British Rule (vi) Position of Woman after Independence 3. Constitution and Indian Woman 157 4. Position of Indian Women in their respective personal laws,viz.,of Hindu, Muslim, Christian, Parsi & Jew - A special study of respective Personal Laws 217 5. Martial Rights of Women in pre Legislation Era & post Legislation Era 305 6. Property Rights of Indian Women in their respective personal Laws - A comparative study with special reference to Hindu law & Muslim law 331 7. The right of Maintenance to Indian women in their respective domestic laws & Criminal Procedure Code - A thorough study of Shah Bano's Case387 8. The study of social & economic condition of Indian women in seeking Constitutional and legal protection 419 9. Emancipation of Indian Women - How far and to what extenr Real - A Socio - Legal Study 437 10. Conclusion 443 Bibliography 485 Index 495