The document discusses women's rights in India as outlined by the constitution. It notes that the constitution guarantees gender equality and empowers the state to adopt affirmative action for women. It summarizes some key rights like equality, non-discrimination, equal pay, protection from domestic violence, sexual harassment, and inheritance rights. The document also outlines some laws and organizations established to protect women's safety, health, political participation, and development in India.
Empowerment of women and Legal Provision
Dr. Vibhuti Patel,
Director, PGSR & Professor & Head,
Department of Economics, SNDT Women’s University,
Churchgate, Mumbai-400020.
E-mail- vibhuti.np@gmail.com Phone-91-022-26770227, mobile-9321040048
The constitutional guarantees for empowerment of women
The constitutional guarantees for empowerment of women are as follows:
Fundamental Rights ensure empowerment of women thro’
Article 14- equal rights and opportunities for men and women in the political, economic and social sphere
Article 15- prohibition of discrimination on the grounds of sex, religion, caste etc
Article 15(3)- empowers the State to take affirmative measures for women
Article 16- provides for equality of opportunities in the matter of public appointments
The directive Principals ensure empowerment of women thro’
• Article 39- enjoins the state to provide an
– adequate means of livelihood to men and women and
– Equal pay for equal work
– Article 42- State to ensure the provision for just and humane condition of work and maternity relief.
• Fundamental duties
• Article 51v (A) (e) - fundamental duty on every citizen to renounce the practices derogatory to the dignity of women.
• Financial Accountability
• Article 151- reports relating to the accounts of the Union and states to be prepared and placed before the Parliament and State legislatures respectively.
Articulation of the demands and alternatives suggested by the women’s movement constantly refer to the Fundamental Rights in the Constitution of India such as
Article 14- equal rights and opportunities for men and women in the political, economic and social sphere
Article 15- prohibition of discrimination on the grounds of sex, religion, caste etc
Article 15(3) that empowers the State to take affirmative measures for women
Article 16 that provides for equality of opportunities in the matter of public appointments
When the government of India signed the UN charter on Equality, Development and Peace in 1975, the process of gender audit in the governance got an official stamp. In 1976, the Equal Remuneration Act was enacted to provide equal opportunities, equal treatment and equal wages for work of similar nature. NGOs have been consistently doing public scrutiny of Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 and specific provisions for women in general labour laws, The Factories Act, 1948 – Section 34 provides that the State government can lay down rules prescribing weights that may be carried by men and women, The Contract Labour (Abolition and Regulation) Act and Rules- that separate provision of utilities for women and fixed working hours.
Though these laws have proper implementation mechanisms, there is no provision for monitoring the effect of these laws on women. Allowance for special provisions for women have often proven to be detrimental to their employment opportunities. Participation of workingwomen in the decision-making processes in the industrial and agrarian relations is abysmally low. Women’s access to legal service largely remains inadequate in spite of the legal service Act, 1987.
women empowerment is necessary as "WOMEN ARE HONORED WHERE , DIGNITY BLOSSOMS THERE" so women should know their rights and prepare for every life challenging situation
'Child Rights in India' Presented by Mr. Nandeesh Y D at an International Conference. You can request for a copy of the presentation at ydnandeesh@gmail.com
Empowerment of women and Legal Provision
Dr. Vibhuti Patel,
Director, PGSR & Professor & Head,
Department of Economics, SNDT Women’s University,
Churchgate, Mumbai-400020.
E-mail- vibhuti.np@gmail.com Phone-91-022-26770227, mobile-9321040048
The constitutional guarantees for empowerment of women
The constitutional guarantees for empowerment of women are as follows:
Fundamental Rights ensure empowerment of women thro’
Article 14- equal rights and opportunities for men and women in the political, economic and social sphere
Article 15- prohibition of discrimination on the grounds of sex, religion, caste etc
Article 15(3)- empowers the State to take affirmative measures for women
Article 16- provides for equality of opportunities in the matter of public appointments
The directive Principals ensure empowerment of women thro’
• Article 39- enjoins the state to provide an
– adequate means of livelihood to men and women and
– Equal pay for equal work
– Article 42- State to ensure the provision for just and humane condition of work and maternity relief.
• Fundamental duties
• Article 51v (A) (e) - fundamental duty on every citizen to renounce the practices derogatory to the dignity of women.
• Financial Accountability
• Article 151- reports relating to the accounts of the Union and states to be prepared and placed before the Parliament and State legislatures respectively.
Articulation of the demands and alternatives suggested by the women’s movement constantly refer to the Fundamental Rights in the Constitution of India such as
Article 14- equal rights and opportunities for men and women in the political, economic and social sphere
Article 15- prohibition of discrimination on the grounds of sex, religion, caste etc
Article 15(3) that empowers the State to take affirmative measures for women
Article 16 that provides for equality of opportunities in the matter of public appointments
When the government of India signed the UN charter on Equality, Development and Peace in 1975, the process of gender audit in the governance got an official stamp. In 1976, the Equal Remuneration Act was enacted to provide equal opportunities, equal treatment and equal wages for work of similar nature. NGOs have been consistently doing public scrutiny of Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 and specific provisions for women in general labour laws, The Factories Act, 1948 – Section 34 provides that the State government can lay down rules prescribing weights that may be carried by men and women, The Contract Labour (Abolition and Regulation) Act and Rules- that separate provision of utilities for women and fixed working hours.
Though these laws have proper implementation mechanisms, there is no provision for monitoring the effect of these laws on women. Allowance for special provisions for women have often proven to be detrimental to their employment opportunities. Participation of workingwomen in the decision-making processes in the industrial and agrarian relations is abysmally low. Women’s access to legal service largely remains inadequate in spite of the legal service Act, 1987.
women empowerment is necessary as "WOMEN ARE HONORED WHERE , DIGNITY BLOSSOMS THERE" so women should know their rights and prepare for every life challenging situation
'Child Rights in India' Presented by Mr. Nandeesh Y D at an International Conference. You can request for a copy of the presentation at ydnandeesh@gmail.com
The nation’s children are a supremely important asset. Their nurture and solicitude are our responsibility. Children’s programme should find prominent part in our national plans for the development of human resources, so that our children grow up to become robust citizen, physically fit, mentally alert and morally healthy, endowed with the skills and motivations provided by society. Equal opportunities for development to all children during the period of growth should be our aim, for this would serve our larger purpose of reducing inequality and bring social justice.
HAQ: Center for Child Rights
B1/2, Ground Floor,
Malviya Nagar
New Delhi - 110017
Tel: +91-26677412,26673599
Fax: +91-26674688
Website: www.haqcrc.org
FaceBook Page: https://www.facebook.com/HaqCentreForChildRights
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The nation’s children are a supremely important asset. Their nurture and solicitude are our responsibility. Children’s programme should find prominent part in our national plans for the development of human resources, so that our children grow up to become robust citizen, physically fit, mentally alert and morally healthy, endowed with the skills and motivations provided by society. Equal opportunities for development to all children during the period of growth should be our aim, for this would serve our larger purpose of reducing inequality and bring social justice.
HAQ: Center for Child Rights
B1/2, Ground Floor,
Malviya Nagar
New Delhi - 110017
Tel: +91-26677412,26673599
Fax: +91-26674688
Website: www.haqcrc.org
FaceBook Page: https://www.facebook.com/HaqCentreForChildRights
The juvenile justice (care and protection of children) act, 2015MAINAKCHANDRA2
The updated Indian legislation regarding Juvenile Protection and Procedure for protection of their identity and betterment of their future. This PPt gives an overall idea of the Act in a precise manner
Disclaimer:
All of the pictures and pieces of information on this site are the property of their respective owners. I do not hold any copyright in regards to these pictures and information. These pictures have been collected from different public sources including various websites, considered to be in the public domain. If anyone has any objection to display of any picture, image or information, it may be brought to my notice by sending an email (contact me) & the disputed media will be removed immediately, after verification of the claim.
Decentralised governance is one of the key factors contributing to the development of a society. There are many standing examples in the world to prove this fact. The Governance in India has a long history. From the epics and ancient literatures we can find evidences of highly decentralized governance practices in India especially in southern parts. Over a period during the Vijayanagara Dynasty, governance system was centralized in order enforce rules over a vast kingdom. It helped the King to do effective administration of his country. This system was continued during the British rule. During the later periods of British rule the then British Government realized the importance of local governance and efforts were taken to revive the system. Since independence there are many amendments are made regarding creating local governsnce structures and delegating powers to them. The 73rd amendment made in 1993 was a milestone in the history of local governance. It compelled all the State Governments to delegate powers with Panchayatiraj Institutions. Despite of enactment of the law still the Local Governance is found to be ineffective in most of the States. The ignorance of the powers of the Panchayat system and the role of Public and the Panchayat functionaries is the major factor for the failure of Panchayat system.
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Rights of Children In the Constitution
HAQ: Center for Child Rights
B1/2, Ground Floor,
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New Delhi - 110017
Tel: +91-26677412,26673599
Fax: +91-26674688
Website: www.haqcrc.org
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Human Rights in the Purview of Indian Constitution
Human Rights
What is right
What is Human Rights
Right to Life
The Right to Privacy
Right to Play
Article 21 - Right to life with Dignity
Right to Education
86th Constitutional amendment
We Are All Born Free & Equal
We’re All Equal Before the Law
Don’t Discriminate
Right to Freedom
Freedom of Thought
Freedom of Expression
The Right to Public Assembly
Freedom to Move
Article 19 of Indian Constitution
No Unfair Detainment
Article 22
Protection against arrest and detention in certain cases
The Right to Trial
Innocent Till Proven Guilty
Right to Democracy
Article 326
Representation of Peoples Act
No Torture
Right to Constitutional Remedies
Your Human Rights Are Protected by Law
Article 32 - Right to move the Supreme Court
Article 226 - Right to move to the High Court
Human Rights Act 1993
Lower Courts
Social Security
Food and Shelter for All
Article 47 - Duty of the State to raise the level of nutrition and the standard of living and to improve public health
Workers’ Rights
Right to Asylum
Right to a Nationality
Marriage and Family
The Right to Your Own Things
Copyright
No Slavery
You Have Rights No Matter Where You Go
A Fair and Free World
Responsibility
No One Can Take Away Your Human Rights
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The committee’s focus was on ensuring the safety and security of individuals, communities, and the nation as a whole. Throughout its deliberations, the committee aimed to uphold constitutional values such as justice, dignity, and the intrinsic value of each individual. Their goal was to recommend amendments to the criminal laws that align with these values and priorities.
Subsequently, in February, the committee successfully submitted its recommendations regarding amendments to the criminal law. These recommendations are intended to serve as a foundation for enhancing the current legal framework, promoting safety and security, and upholding the constitutional principles of justice, dignity, and the inherent worth of every individual.
5. • Women are exposed to different kinds of violence.
• Women's are at risk before birth , during their life and even
after death.
• Living without fear and in a safe environment is a must.
The principle of gender equality is enshrined in the Indian
Constitution in its Preamble, Fundamental
Rights, Fundamental Duties and Directive Principles. The
Constitution not only grants equality to women, but
also empowers the State to adopt measures of positive
discrimination in favour of women.Within the
framework of a democratic polity, our laws, development
policies, Plans and programmes have aimed at
women’s advancement in different spheres.
6. •Constitution is fundamental legal document having a legal sanctity.
•4 main principles
•Indian Constitution classifies women as a special category of vulnerable group which
requires special protection.
•Scope of the constitutional provision to women-2 main areas:-
•THE PREAMBLE
•THE FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS
7. WE,THE PEOPLE OF INDIAN, Having Solemnly Resolved
To Constitute India IntoA SOVEREIGN SOCIALIST
SECULAR
DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC And to secureTo All Its Citizens:
JUSTICE, Social, Economic , Political ;
LIBERTY, of thought ,expression, belief ,faith and
worship;
EQUALITY of status and of opportunity and to promote
among them all
FRATERNITY assuring the dignity of the individual and
unity and integrity of the Nation.
The Preamble assures dignity of individuals and includes
dignity of women.
EQUALITY of status and of opportunity to every man and
women.
8. Freedom from FearFreedom of Speech
Freedom of Religion
Freedom toVote
Freedom of Choice
Freedom from
Torture
Freedom from
Enslavement
9. Fundamental Rights:-
•Article 14 – Equal right and opportunities for men and women in
the political, economic and social sphere
•Article 15 – prohibition of discrimination on the grounds of sex,
religion, caste etc.
•Article 15(3)- empowers the state to take affirmative measures for
women.
•Article 16 – provides for equality of opportunities in the matter of
public appointments.
10. Article 39 – enjoins the state to provide an;
Adequate means of livelihood to men and women and
Equal pay for equal work
Article 42- state to ensure the provision for just and humane condition of
work and maternity relief.
Fundamental Duties;
▪ Article 51 v (A) ( e ) – fundamental duty on every citizen to renounce
the practices derogatory to the dignity of women.
FinancialAccountability
▪ Article 151 – reports relating to the accounts of the Union and states to
be prepared and placed before the Parliament and state legislatures
respectively.
11. Her awareness about her position as a citizen under the law
must grow with changing times
As we grow into an economic and political powerhouse in the
international arena, the rights and opportunities that have
been provided for all of us in the Constitution are also gaining
prominence. Additionally, women have taken the centre stage
by gradually moving into the workforce and getting career-
oriented. However, mental, physical and sexual harassment,
misogyny and gender inequality continue to be a way of life for
most of them. It is in this context that her awareness of the
legal rights, mandated by Indian law, gains significance.
12. According to provisions under the Equal Remuneration Act, one cannot
be discriminated on the basis of sex when it comes to salary or wages.
13. The enactment of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act
gives you the right to file a complaint against sexual harassment
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16. Victims of sexual assault have a right to anonymity.
To ensure that her privacy is protected, a woman
who has been sexually assaulted may record her
statement alone before the district magistrate when
the case is under trial, or in the presence of a female
police officer.
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The act primarily looks to protect a wife, a female live-in partner or a woman living in a
household like a mother or a sister from domestic violence at the hands of a husband, male
live-in partner or relatives. She or anybody on her behalf, can file a complaint.
23. The Hindu Succession Act allows women and men equal share in
inheritance, thereby setting new rules and regulations.
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25. All female rape victims have the right to free legal aid, under the Legal
Services Authorities Act. It is mandatory for the Station House Officer
(SHO) to inform the Legal Services Authority, who arranges for the lawyer.
The Crimes Identified Under the Indian Penal Code (IPC)
(i) Rape (Sec. 376 IPC)
(ii) Kidnapping & Abduction for different purposes ( Sec. 363-373)
(iii) Homicide for Dowry, Dowry Deaths or their attempts (Sec.
302/304-B IPC)
(iv) Torture, both mental and physical (Sec. 498-A IPC)
(v) Molestation (Sec. 354 IPC)
(vi) Sexual Harassment (Sec. 509 IPC)
(vii) Importation of girls (up to 21 years of age)
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29. woman cannot be arrested after sunset and
before sunrise, except in an exceptional
case on the orders of a first class
magistrate
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38. (i) National Commission for Women : In January 1992, the Government set-up this
statutory body with a
specific mandate to study and monitor all matters relating to the constitutional and legal
safeguards
provided for women, review the existing legislation to suggest amendments wherever
necessary, etc.
(ii) Reservation for Women in Local Self -Government : The 73rd Constitutional
Amendment Acts passed in
1992 by Parliament ensure one-third of the total seats for women in all elected offices in
local bodies
whether in rural areas or urban areas.
(iii) The National Plan of Action for the Girl Child (1991-2000) : The plan of Action is
to ensure survival,
protection and development of the girl child with the ultimate objective of building up a
better future
for the girl child.
(iv) National Policy for the Empowerment of Women, 2001 : The Department of
Women & Child
Development in the Ministry of Human Resource Development has prepared a “National
Policy for the
Empowerment of Women” in the year 2001. The goal of this policy is to bring about the
advancement,
development and empowerment of women.