2013 · Q68
Which of the following recommendations of J. S. Verma Committee on crime against women was/were accepted by the Government by way of an ordinance?
- 1Armed force personnel, who commit .crime against women, could be tried under ordinary criminal law.
- 2There would be restriction of politicians facing sexual offence charges from contesting elections.
- 3Criminalisation of marital rape.
- 4Question regarding moral character will not be put to the victim during cross examination.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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- A2, 3 and 4
- B2 and 3
- C1, 2 and 3
- DOnly 4
Explanation
Of the Verma Committee recommendations, only the bar on putting questions about the victim's moral character during cross-examination was accepted via the ordinance - hence 'Only 4'.