Question Q.8GS2GS2
Throw light on the legal frameworks that are in place to ensure women's safety in India. What further steps are needed to enhance their safety and well-being?
Main Body
Women safety is state responsibility under A.14, 15, 16, 23 (FR) as well as DPSP (A42- maternity relief) and FD (respect women dignity)
Legal frameworks
1Dowry Prohibition Act → stop dowry demands by groom side to penalise this practice
2Prevention of sexual harassment at workplace → based on Visakakphy judgement
3Domestic violence Act → to protect women from marital cruelty
4Immoral Trafficking Act → to prevent trafficking for prostitution
5Child marriage (Prohibition) Act → to ban child marriages
6POCSO Act → to protect children below 18 from sexual violence
7BNSS & BNSS provisions → penalise sexual exploitation on false promise of marriage → harsh penalties for rape
Further Steps
a) Criminalise marital rapes to prevent cruelty against women
b) Workplace safety in POSH needs to be strengthenedIPC to be replaced with independent tribunal
c) Online Crimesrevise IT Act & Rules to address online abuses against women
d) Awareness regarding child sexual abuse & enhance reporting under POSG
e) Child rights awareness & legal awarenessE) NCW role
f) LOK Adalats, Special courts for speedy justice (S. Verma Committee)
191 words3 paragraphs
Conclusion
LOK Adalats and Special courts needed for speedy justice as per S. Verma Committee.
14 words
- comprehensive legal framework listing
- constitutional provisions referenced
- comprehensive further steps listed
- specific committees and judgments referenced
Topper
ASTHA JAIN
AIR 92025
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
Welfare Schemes for Vulnerable Sections - Performance, Mechanisms, Laws and Institutions
Women's Social Capital
Women's Social Capital
Writing Stats
205
Total words
3
Paragraphs
prescriptive, reform-oriented
Tone