Abstract : Gender equality is a constitutional guarantee in India, but its realization has depended heavily on judicial intervention. This paper critically examines the Supreme Court of India’s role in dismantling legal and societal barriers to gender justice through constitutional interpretation and progressive jurisprudence. Drawing on landmark decisions in employment, property rights, bodily autonomy, and protection from violence, the research analyzes the evolution from formal to substantive equality. Using a doctrinal and case-law methodology, the study identifies gaps in implementation and suggests pathways for enhanced enforcement. The findings reveal that while the Supreme Court has played a transformative role, persistent societal and institutional resistance continue to hinder full realization of gender equality.

Keywords- Gender equality, Supreme Court of India, constitutional law, women’s rights, judicial activism, landmark cases, substantive equality.