Author: soubhagyalaxmi

Pluralism and Personal Laws According to Werner Menski (2003), the nature of India’s personal law system is reflective of historical compromises made between the colonial government and religious groups and not a uniform law. While pluralism encourages cultural identity, it has also been pointed out by several authors that it upholds patriarchal structures, particularly impacting women. Gender Justice and Feminist Legal Theory According to Feminist scholar Flavia Agnes (2011), Personal laws continue to enshrine male authority even after the reforms. This is what the author mentions, “Legal reforms must prioritize gender justice, not religious uniformity.” Women’s rights must remain at…