Indian Women's Movements and Struggles Against Violence

This report, a collaboration between Kalyani Menon Sen and Uma Chakravarti for the WEAVE project, serves as a virtual archive of the Indian women's movement and its fight against systemic violence. It introduces the concept of "perpetual custody," illustrating how the state, family, and religious institutions interlock to control women’s sexuality and autonomy. By mapping landmark cases from the 1970s to the present, the authors highlight how Dalit, queer, and marginalized feminists have expanded the movement's strategies to challenge both social norms and legal frameworks.