The rights and status of women have been a major concern across all nations throughout the world. Their role and status have witnessed significant changes over centuries. In India and Indonesia, post-independence efforts and the rights assured to women under the Constitution paved way for significant progress in the area of women’s rights. Gender equality in forms such as equal pay for equal work, equality of opportunity, rights of political participation, protective legislations or schemes and similar measures reflect the advances made in respect of women empowerment. However, even after several years of independence, women are subjected to several forms of discriminations. The author has attempted to analyze the various women rights enshrined under the Indian and Indonesian laws and the measures adopted for women empowerment and to ensure gender equality. The author seeks to examine the extent of women empowerment and upliftment ensured through various laws, policies and schemes and whether the same have helped in achieving gender equality. The author also highlights the current standing of women in the modern world.