This document discusses the plight of women in India and highlights several issues they face such as child marriage, dowry, female foeticide, bride selling, child abuse, rape, trafficking, and prostitution. It notes that India is considered the worst country for women to live out of all G20 nations. It questions how such issues are possible in a democratic country like India where women and children are sold and abused. The document lists some relevant Indian Penal Code sections and punishments for crimes against women, and suggests measures that can be taken to improve the situation such as moral and ethical awareness, education, strengthening laws, and women empowerment programs.