Legal literacy education in India refers to the process of creating awareness among citizens about their legal rights, duties, remedies, and the institutions through which justice can be accessed. It is particularly important from the perspective of gender and governance because women and other marginalised groups often face social, economic, and institutional barriers in exercising their legal rights. Legal literacy enables citizens to understand laws and participate more effectively in democratic governance. In India, legal literacy has developed through constitutional provisions, legislation, government programmes, legal aid institutions, civil society organisations, and educational initiatives. The Constitution guarantees equality before law under Article 14, prohibits discrimination on grounds of sex under Article 15, and ensures equal opportunity under Article 16. Article 39A directs the State to provide equal justice and free legal aid. Awareness of these constitutional provisions helps women recognise discrimination and seek appropriate remedies. Several laws specifically protect women's rights and security. The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 provides protection against physical, sexual, verbal, emotional, and economic abuse within domestic relationships. Legal literacy programmes can educate women about protection orders, residence rights, monetary relief, and other remedies available under the Act. Similarly, the Sexual