LexisNexis’s Textbook on Women and Child Related Laws by Nuzhat Parveen Khan – 2nd Edition 2025.

The Textbook on Women and Child Related Laws is a well-researched, deeply analytical study of the legal frameworks safeguarding the rights of women and children in India. Written topic-wise to make the study meaningful and comprehensive, this 2025 edition critically re-examines the current theory, law, policy, and practice of fundamental rights. It offers an interdisciplinary perspective, making it indispensable for students of law, sociology, and gender studies.

Comprehensive Two-Part Structure

This work is a compilation of nine insightful chapters, systematically divided to address specific legal challenges:

• Part I: Women’s Rights & Jurisprudence: Examines a broad range of concerns including domestic violence, employment and labor, anti-discrimination jurisprudence, family laws, and property rights. It also delves into the complexities of intersecting rights, such as how women’s rights interact with disability rights, and women’s experiences with repressive legislations.

• Part II: Child Rights & Marginalization: Deals with distinct issues relating to children, especially those from marginalized sections of society. It outlines the rights available to them under the Constitution and the various statutory laws enacted to implement and protect those rights.

Integrating the New Criminal Laws

A major feature of this 2nd Edition is its critical appraisal of how recent sweeping legislative changes affect vulnerable groups. The textbook underlines the specific changes brought in by the new criminal laws (BNS, BNSS, BSA) with direct reference to critical topics like child trafficking, domestic violence, and maintenance. Furthermore, it provides a critical appraisal of landmark Indian Court judgments that have influenced these legal developments.

Who Should Buy This Book?

• Law Students (LL.B. / LL.M.): An essential, syllabus-aligned textbook for papers on gender and law, family law, and feminist jurisprudence.

• Legal Practitioners & Activists: Provides the contemporary statutory updates and critical case law analysis needed for effective advocacy in family courts and human rights tribunals.

• Social Workers & Policymakers: A vital resource for professionals involved in women and child welfare mechanisms, NGOs, and policy drafting.

About the Author

Dr. Nuzhat Parveen Khan

Dr. Nuzhat Parveen Khan is a Senior Professor of Law at the Faculty of Law, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi. A prolific author and researcher, she has written numerous prominent books, including Women and the Law, Comparative Constitutional Law, and Law and Justice in a Globalized World.

Beyond academia, Dr. Khan is deeply involved in practical legal reform and awareness. She serves as a consulting penal member of the National Commission for Women on age-related issues of juveniles. Her highly appreciated empirical studies, sponsored by the National Commission for Women, have investigated discriminatory practices by Khap Panchayats and Shalishi Adalats. She has also spearheaded standardized modules for legal awareness programs regarding women-related laws.

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