While citing the provisions of the Consitution granting equality to women and men, the book carries a commentary on many aspects of gender justice conceptualised and turned into legal enactments during the five decades of India's history after independence. Laws pertaining to inheritance, labour, human richts, prevention of violence, representation of women in media and several particular matters are shown to have relevance to contemporary lives. It draws attention not only to the rubrics of the law important for women but also speaks of the role society and institutions can play in promoting access to law.