Protecting the Rights of Migrant Women Workers in India: A Constitutional and Legislative Analysis
Author(s): Ms. Sarika S. Kamdi, Pranay R. Malviye
Authors Affiliations:
Research Scholar, Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh College of Law, Amravati, India
Professor, Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh College of Law, Amravati, India
DOIs:10.2015/IJIRMF/202504022 | Paper ID: IJIRMF202504022This research paper examines the constitutional and legal perspective regarding migrant women workers in India. It analyses the right and protection afforded to migrant women workers under the Indian Constitution, Labour laws and International Convention. The paper also explores the challenges faced by migrant women workers such as exploitation, discrimination and lack of access to justice. Recommendation is also provided to enhance the constitutional and legal framework to safeguard the rights and wellbeing of migrant women workers in India.
Ms. Sarika S. Kamdi, Pranay R. Malviye(2025); Protecting the Rights of Migrant Women Workers in India: A Constitutional and Legislative Analysis, International Journal for Innovative Research in Multidisciplinary Field, ISSN(O): 2455-0620, Vol-11, Issue-4, Pp.159-164.     Available on –  https://www.ijirmf.com/
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