Section 354A of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, deals with punishment for sexual harassment, wherein the accused can be punished with rigorous imprisonment for up to three years or a fine or both.
Also, if a man makes sexually coloured remarks, like passing vulgar comments or asking inappropriate questions, in that case, he shall be punished with imprisonment up to one year or fine or both.KEEP READING
Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act An Act to provide for the termination of certain pregnancies by registered medical practitioners and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. Be it enacted by Parliament in the Twenty-second Year of the Republic of India as follows- Section 1. Short title, extent and commencement.KEEP READING
Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 An Act to regulate the employment of women in certain establishments for certain periods before and after child-birth and to provide for maternity benefit and certain other benefits. Be it enacted by Parliament in the Twelfth Year of the Republic of India as follows- Section 1. ShortKEEP READING
India is a developing country, but still, rape is a persisting problem at present. Rape is a mark of disgrace that has existed in India for a long time.
According to data from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), a total of 32,559 incidents of rape were reported during 2017, which rose to 33,356 cases in the year 2018. Also, 91 rapes were reported every single day across the country in 2018. These are just the cases that are registered.KEEP READING
Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 (Act number 28 of 1961) An Act to prohibit the giving or taking of dowry. Be it enacted by Parliament in the Twelfth Year of the Republic of India as follows:- Section 1. Short title, extent and commencement. Section 2. Definition of “dowry”. Section 3. PenaltyKEEP READING
According to statistics, more than 50% of menstruating women experience Dysmenorrhea once or two days a month, which affects their daily activities and makes them super weak.
This makes it hard for most ladies to proceed with their work without taking leaves and face a tough time performing with consistency.KEEP READING
Special Marriage Act, 1954 An Act to provide a special form of marriage in certain cases, for the registration of such and certain other marriages and for divorce. BE it enacted by Parliament in the Fifth Year of the Republic of India as follows- Chapter I of Special Marriage ActKEEP READING
According to section 125 of CrPC, a person having sufficient means is bound to maintain:-
I. His Wife (unable to maintain herself).
II. His legitimate or illegitimate minor child, whether married or not (unable to maintain himself/herself).
III. His legitimate or illegitimate child (not a married daughter) who has attained majority, if the child is physically or mentally abnormal or having any injury by which he/she is unable to maintain himself/herself.
IV. His father or mother (unable to maintain himself/herself)KEEP READING
As India traditionally being a patriarchal society, women are often looked down upon. Women neither belong to the minority class nor the backward class.
There was a need with the passage of time for the formation of the statutory body for which a bill was introduced in the Parliament, namely the National Commission for Women Bill 1990, which resulted in the formation of the National Commission for Women.KEEP READING
Where the eyewitnesses account is found credible and trustworthy, a medical opinion pointing to the alternative possibilities cannot be accepted as conclusive.
So we can conclude that the court does not neglect any evidence. It considers all pieces of evidence put before it and relies on that which is worthy of credit and trust.KEEP READING
National girl child day is observed on 24th January every year, which tends to promote the rights of every girl child.
The theme for this year is- “Empowering Girls for a Brighter Tomorrow.”
The initiative taken by the current government to spread awareness among people about girl child is appreciable.KEEP READING
Children build a nation. Look at these Constitutional provisions, articles, and other important acts that protect a child from labour and bad childhood.
Article 21A
Article 24
Article 39(e)
Article 39(f)
Article 45
Other ArticlesKEEP READING
Maintenance means to give necessary supplies to a person for survival. It includes shelter, food, and clothing, and every aspect of human life, which is essential for survival and existence.
Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1908, provides maintenance for the wife, children, and parents.
Section 125 of CrPC is secular in nature.KEEP READING
Offenders of sexual assault who are menace to the civilised society should be mercilessly and inexorably punished in the severest terms.
“Judges who bear the sword of justice should not hesitate to use that sword with the utmost severity, if the gravity of the offence so demands.”KEEP READING
Here is the full and updated PDF for CHILD LABOUR PROHIBITION AND REGULATION ACT, 1986.
You can download the PDF from here.
The PDF is updated and it still has the 2016 amendments at the end of the PDF.KEEP READING
Here is the full and updated PDF for COMMISSIONS FOR PROTECTION OF CHILD RIGHTS ACT, 2005.
You can download the PDF from here.
The PDF is updated.KEEP READING
