Our society is marred by evils but more so by the invisible evils; evolving as catacombs of empowerment, suppressing every voice that exists to realise it. This article essentially swims through that shadowed world, where light doesn’t reach by focussing on two such invisible evils namely domestic violence and female foeticide. The essay has essentially six parts where… Read More »
This article on curbing crimes of sexual harassment involves an insight into the emerging trends, that cater towards a greater rationality. The purpose is immutably based on equality, coupled with emotional and intellectual security. The kind of laws that demand our recognition and assistance are not just made to be enforced on a spiritual level, there is an… Read More »
The judgements on gender equality discussed in this article provide an insight into the dynamic and forward-thinking approach of the judiciary which manifest their humanitarian outlook towards sensitive issues. Landmark Judgements On Gender Equality: The Practical Reality | Overview Introduction of Human Rights Landmark Judgements On Gender Equality Vishaka v. State of Rajasthan Air India v. Nargesh Meerza……...
Women and Child rights play a significant role in the development of human rights. Sustainable human development means expanding people’s choices and creating the conditions for equality so that they may realize their full potential. This goal cannot be achieved if all human rights — economic, social, cultural, civil, and political — are not promoted, preserved, and defended.… Read More »
The National Commission for Women was constituted under the National Commission for Women Act, 1990 (NCW Act) on 31 January 1992 to exercise powers and perform functions assigned. Introduction The Preamble of India espouses equality of status and of opportunity along with the provision of Article 14 of the Indian Constitution which embodies the principle of equality. However, the… Read More »
The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) was established under the Commissions for Protection of Child Rights (CPCR) Act, 2005, in March 2007 as a statutory body. It is under the administrative control of the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Govt of India. The NCPCR emphasises the principle of inviolability and universality of child rights… Read More »
The article elaborates and lists out the exhaustive provisions included in the Indian Penal Code which are meant for the protection of women and children. An attempt has been made to give a comprehensive picture of the existing provisions including those which were newly introduced by virtue of the 2013 amendment. Introduction IPC or Indian Penal Code is… Read More »
Abstract The article lists out the constitutional provisions exclusively relating to women and children which are devised to ensure their safety and security and to guarantee equal opportunity for their progress to attain full potential as every other citizen. Thus these provisions which we come across range from affirmative action in the form of reservations to institutional setups… Read More »
The National Commission for Women was constituted under the National Commission for Women Act, 1990 (NCW Act) on 31 January 1992 to exercise powers and perform functions assigned. INTRODUCTION Writers of Independent India recognized the gender disparity between a man and a woman and thus established constitutional mechanisms to promote equality. Article 14 of the Constitution prohibits gender discrimination.… Read More »
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