Synopsis: Since 2018, women revealing their stories of sexual assault faced many hardships. The verdict in the Priya Ramani Vs MJ Akbar case is new hope for those women. Background In 2018, Priya Ramani made allegations of harassment against MJ Akbar through Tweets and News article. In turn, a criminal defamation case was filed in… Continue reading Priya Ramani Case: Significance and Challenges
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Landmark verdict on Sexual harassment and its value for Women
Synopsis – The key takeaways from the landmark verdict on Sexual harassment by Delhi High Court and its value for women. Background – Recently Delhi court has acquitted a former journalist in a defamation case filed by a former Union minister. In this case, a journalist initially made allegations of sexual harassment against the former… Continue reading Landmark verdict on Sexual harassment and its value for Women
Amendments proposed to the Juvenile Justice Act – Explained pointwise
Table of contents: Who is Juvenile in India? Salient provisions of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act 2015 What are the issues with the present Act? What are the Proposed amendments by the Ministry of WCD? Suggestions to improve the implementation of Act Recently Union Cabinet has approved the proposal to amend… Continue reading Amendments proposed to the Juvenile Justice Act – Explained pointwise
Govt announces “Nurturing Neighbourhoods Challenge”
What is the news? The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs shortlisted 25 cities for the ‘Nurturing Neighbourhoods Challenge’. This challenge is covered under the Smart Cities Mission. About Nurturing Neighbourhoods Challenge It is a three-year initiative hosted by the Smart Cities Mission, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, in collaboration with the Bernard van… Continue reading Govt announces “Nurturing Neighbourhoods Challenge”
Sexual Harassment of women at the workplace – Explained pointwise
Table of contents: Introduction What are the observations made by the court? What is sexual harassment at the workplace? Condition in India Initiatives aimed at preventing, prohibiting and redressing Sexual harassment at workplace Impacts of Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Challenges with the Act Suggestions Sexual Harassment at the workplace is one of the issues… Continue reading Sexual Harassment of women at the workplace – Explained pointwise
“Vishaka Guidelines” and “The Sexual Harassment at Workplace Act 2013”
What is the News? A Delhi court has acquitted a former journalist in a defamation case filed by former Union minister. In this case, a journalist initially made allegations of sexual harassment against the former Union Minister. In turn, a criminal defamation case was filed in Delhi High Court against the journalist by Union Minister.… Continue reading “Vishaka Guidelines” and “The Sexual Harassment at Workplace Act 2013”
Six years of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme
Why in News? During the last six years, Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme has increased awareness and sensitized the masses on Gender Equality. Facts: Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) Scheme: It was launched by the Prime Minister in 2015 at Panipat in Haryana. Aim: To bring behavioural change in the society towards birth and rights… Continue reading Six years of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme
Issues in Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill, 2020
Source: The Hindu Syllabus: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. Synopsis: The Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill 2020 (MTP Bill) does not confer women with rights over their own bodies. Background Recently termination of pregnancy was legalised up to the 14th week of pregnancy by… Continue reading Issues in Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill, 2020
2nd Phase of the “Vigyan Jyoti Programme”
What is the News? The second phase of Vigyan Jyoti programme commenced on the occasion of International Day of Women and Girls in Science on February 11, 2021. Vigyan Jyoti Programme: It was launched by the Department of Science & Technology (DST) in December 2019. Aim: It aims to create a level-playing field for the… Continue reading 2nd Phase of the “Vigyan Jyoti Programme”
Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill, 2021
Introduced: Lok Sabha (2nd March 2020) Passed: Lok Sabha (17th March 2020) Passed: Rajya Sabha (16th March 2021) Present status: Received assent on 25th Mar 2021 and converted to act Ministry: Health and Family Welfare Table of contents: What is the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act 1971? Need for the Amendment Salient provisions of… Continue reading Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill, 2021
