An Analytical Examination Of The Evolution And Challenges In Women's Reproductive Rights In India: Legal And Healthcare Perspectives

Abstract

Contextually within legal and healthcare systems of India, this manuscript makes deep investigation regarding reproductive rights of an Indian woman’s; the origin and development. This research initiative also observes various kinds of obstacles which Indian women’s faces while exercising her basic right; freedom of choice and right to health which is integral for gender equality and societal advancement. While achieving its agenda this paper tracks down the progression of reproductive healthcare from the time where only traditional ayurvedic practices used to exist and there was no legal rights ensured to the women’s safety to the present time where along with medical advancements legal advancements naming few like as the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 2021, and judicial interventions has also been made which provides women’s 360 degree protection.

Major observations reveals that problems in easy and affordable access to healthcare system, socio-cultural discriminations, economic incapacities of general public , lack of government’s will for implementing public beneficial schemes are the prime reasons which hinders the  women’s in India from exercising their  reproductive and healthcare rights.

By aligning with  Sustainable Development Goal 5 (Gender Equality), the authors urges for strong and more efficient healthcare systems, widespread legal awareness and, joint efforts among various stakeholders so as to make independent and informed about her choices and also to provide her easy and affordable access to healthcare facilities which is her inalienable rights.

Lastly, the research also advocates for interdisciplinary approach which integrates public policies, awareness, and healthcare services to bridge the gap between legislative intent and ground realities, creating a conducive environment where reproductive and healthcare rights are properly implemented.