Research Area:
Law and Legislature
KeyWord:
Reproductive rights, Women, ICPD, Article 21, Legislation
Abstract:
The magna carta charter of 1215 was the first ever document which codified human rights formally recognising their existence. These rights are guaranteed to an individual by virtue of living a life dignified guaranteed by the Article 21 of the Indian Constitution. Right to life comes with right to a health standard and right to make choice and right to survival. Women have been subject to indifference and discrimination throughout their life. starting from prostitution, to abortion to marital sex, the Gray areas where the legislations have remained silent.
In this paper some international instruments like WHO, ICPD, etc. along with India’s current position with respect to these critical affairs will be discussed upon. The laws of UK have been taken for reference. The author suggests that sexual and reproductive rights must be included in the Human rights guaranteed to every person.