An Analysis of Crime against Women in India

Abstract

Today Crime against women is increasing day by day. Therefore, most of the social scientists assume the fact that there is an increasing trend in the total crime against women in India, as well as in the various zones of India regarding the various forms of crimes against women. The study observed that, the forms of crime e.g. Dowry Death, Assault with Intent to Outrage Her Modesty, Rape and particularly Total Crime were significantly different among the various zones of India regarding the crime against women. While in case of Insult to Modesty, Cruelty by Husband or Relatives form of violence, it was found that the various zones of India were not significantly different as far as the crime against women is concerned.