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Gudelli SrujanaAIR 55· 2024

Question Q14DiscussGS2GS2

राष्ट्रीय महिला आयोग (NCW) के कार्यों पर एक निबंध लिखिए। महिला मुद्दों से निपटने में महिला अदालत की शक्तियां होने से आयोग को क्या लाभ होता है? (उत्तर 250 शब्दों में दीजिए) Discuss the functions of the National Commission for Women (NCW). How does the Commission benefit from having the powers of a civil court in dealing with women's issues? (Answer in 250 words)

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Introduction

The National Commission for Women is a statutory body established in 2003.

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Main Body

The National Commission for Women is a statutory body established in 2003.

Functions of National Commission for Women (NCW):

➜ (1) [Civil court] - act as a civil court thus dealing the cases against women.

➜ (2) It also has the power to conduct [investigating].

➜ (3) The Rules of [Evidence Act] can also be ignored in the process.

➜ (4) It can also conduct an

independent [inquiry].

➜ (5) Advise the [policy] changes that are required.

[➜] 50:50 campaign on women's reservation.

➜ (6) It has the duty to hold the rights of women.

➜ (P) It can take cases [suo motu].

[Benefits from having power of a civil court]

➜ (1) Having [independence] in conducting its operations.

➜ (2) Also it leads to focus on the [issue] rather than the mechanism.

➜ (3) It can also have the right to get the [evidence] covering the case.

➜ (4) The cases are disposed quickly.

➜ (5) It also suggest the course of action [punishment] to the accused.

➜ (6) Promotes gender justice.

[➜] Inline with Brazil examples.

[Issues faced by NCW]

It is advisory in nature.
Not a constitutional body.
Influence of the government on power.
Lack of teeth. No action can be taken.
Many parallel bodies have come.

The NCW needs a crucial uphift in the use of its independence to serve its guile purposefully.

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Conclusion

The NCW needs a crucial uphift in the use of its independence to serve its guile purposefully.

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Topper

Gudelli Srujana

AIR 552024

Subject & Paper

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Topic

Welfare Schemes for Vulnerable Sections - Performance, Mechanisms, Laws and Institutions

Women Protection Bodies

National Commission for Women - Functions and Powers

Writing Stats

261

Total words

4

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analytical

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