Right To Education The Right to Education Act, 2009, provides all children between the ages of six and 14 years the right to free and compulsory elementary education.

Right To Be Raised In A Safe Environment All children, including female children, have the right to be brought up in a safe and protected environment. The Juvenile Justice Act makes it illegal for parents and guardians of children to abuse, assault, neglect, or abandon a child.

Right To Inherit Property Since 2005, Hindu women have equal rights as men to inherit property. Therefore, a girl can inherit the same amount of property as her brother.

Right Against Child Marriage As per this law, the minimum age of marriage for girls is 18 years , Any adult responsible for marrying a female child under the age of 18 can be punished by law.

Right to Abortion A female child has the right to abortion to terminate an unwanted pregnancy. The Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971 permits a minor girl to have an abortion, with the written consent of her guardian.