Source- The Hindu Syllabus – GS 2 – Indian Constitution—historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. Synopsis: The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act was enacted especially to protect children from sexual assault. Background In the case of Satish Ragde v. State of Maharashtra, Bombay High Court acquitted the accused… Continue reading The need of explicit details of the offences against the children in POCSO Act
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Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana(PMMVY)
What is the News? The Central Government has informed that the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana(PMMVY) has crossed 1.75 crores of eligible women beneficiaries, till the financial year 2020. Facts: Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana(PMMVY): Launched in: It is a maternity benefit scheme introduced in 2017. It is being implemented by the Ministry of Women… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana(PMMVY)
Medical boards for access to abortion untenable: Report
What is the News? The Centre for Justice, Law and Society(CJLS), Jindal Global Law School has undertaken a study to analyse the feasibility of setting up Medical Boards. Boards are proposed in the Medical Termination of Pregnancy(MTP) (Amendment) Bill, 2020. Background: MTP Amendment Bill,2020: The Bill seeks to amend Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act,… Continue reading Medical boards for access to abortion untenable: Report
Early Child Development [ECD]
Source- The Indian Express Syllabus- GS 2 – Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. Synopsis – The Early Child Development [ECD] is important for the future healthy minds and workforce in the country. Introduction The Early Child Development [ECD] is important for the future of healthy… Continue reading Early Child Development [ECD]
The POCSO Act and associated issues
Bombay High Court in Satheesh vs State of Maharastra case acquitted a man of sexual charges under the POCSO ( Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) act. The court cited the stringent Mandatory Minimum Sentence provision in the POCSO act and punished the person based on the IPC section 354 (Outraging the modesty of women).… Continue reading The POCSO Act and associated issues
What is the POCSO Act?
The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO Act) enacted in 2012. The Act was formulated to effectively address sexual abuse and sexual exploitation of children and pornography. In 2019, The Act has been amended. The amendment contains provisions for enhancement of punishments for various offences, provides security and dignified childhood for a child. … Continue reading What is the POCSO Act?
SC Stay on Bombay HC judgment in POCSO case
Source: Click here Syllabus: GS 2- Indian Constitution—historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions, and basic structure. Synopsis: Supreme put stay on the recent verdict of the Bombay High Court in the sexual assault case. Background: The Session Court had convicted the man for the offence of sexual assault under Section 8 of the POCSO… Continue reading SC Stay on Bombay HC judgment in POCSO case
Mandatory Minimum Sentencing under POCSO Act
Synopsis: Recently Bombay High Court has acquitted a man of sexual charges under POCSO act. The existence of Mandatory Minimum Sentence in the POCSO act is leading to these decisions. Introduction: A petition was filed in the Bombay High Court against the decision of the sessions court. The Session Court had convicted a person for… Continue reading Mandatory Minimum Sentencing under POCSO Act
Impacts of devaluing domestic work
Source: Indian Express GS-2:Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and issues arising out of their Design and Implementation Synopsis: There is a negative impact of devaluing the household care activities of women, on society. Background The following incidents have brought the issue of valuation of Women’s household activities. Recently, Kamal Hassan the… Continue reading Impacts of devaluing domestic work
Trends in Housework valuation
Synopsis: The work women perform for the family should be given due recognition and valued at par with a men’s work. Introduction Kamal Haasan’s Makkal Needhi Maiam party recently promised salaries for housewives as a part of the party’s election manifesto, has invigorated the discussion on the acknowledgment of domestic work as work. Read more – Wages for housework: An Analysis… Continue reading Trends in Housework valuation
