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
Crimes against women have been on a rise. With 4% increase cases Covid-19 pandemic. NCRB Legal frameworks for women safety: (1) POCSO Act (Prevention of Sexual Harassment at workplace) following Vishakha guidelines by Supreme Court (2) PNDT Act to prevent sexual harassment against children. (3) Provision against Domestic Violence Under Act 125,Indian women experience violence at hands of their spouse - NBS Aayog (4) Maternity Benefit Act, Paid paternity leave (DCRP - Article 42)
5Uniform Wages Act to protect women against discrimination (6) Fast track courts for disposal of cases pertaining to rape & abuse (7) Government apps like ONE STOP NMMAF for quick response & help (4) Allocating funds to fight on equal against women → NBS held fund Strengthening legal framework → only 1 of every lawsuits value (law courier) Further→ Mandatory defense training to women → Gender sensitization & value education in MSM, strengthen National council for women rights, Supply of women in misogyny to take Kaths & take Vikas thought genuine
166 words1 paragraphs
Topper
YASHVI JAIN
AIR 972025
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
Welfare Schemes for Vulnerable Sections - Performance, Mechanisms, Laws and Institutions
Women's Social Capital
Legal Frameworks for Women Safety
Writing Stats
166
Total words
1
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formal
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