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Establishment of the Commission
- In 1974, the Committee on Status of Women in India recommended establishment of National Commission for Women
- In 1988, National Perspective Plan for Women also recommended its establishment
- In 1992, the National Commission for Women was constituted for upholding interests and rights of women
- The Commission consists of a Chairperson, Five other members and Secretary.
- The five members should be having experience in law, trade , management, health and social welfare
- The Member Secretary should be an expert in field or an official of civil service
- The Chaiperson and other members are nominated and their salary and allowances are prescribed by the Central Government
- The Ministry of Women and Child Development is the Nidal Agency
- Tenure of the Commission member is 3 years
Functions of the Commission
- To investigate safeguards matters relating to Women
- To present report on safeguards functioning to Central Government
- To make recommendations for implementation of safeguards
- To review the existing laws and Acts in the constitution related to women
- To take up cases of violations to appropriate authority
- To look into complaints related to women rights , protection of women, Provide welfare and relief to women
- To study and investigate situations and problems against women
- To undertake educational research for suggesting ways to ensure women representation in all Spheres
- To participate in socio economic development plan for women
- To inspect jail, remand home and other places of Women custody
- The Annual report is presented to the Central Government
- This report is placed in Both houses of Parliament by central Government along with a memorandum
- In matters related to State Government; the copy of report is placed in state legislature by the respective state government along with memorandum
Working of the Commission
- It processes received complaints
- Categories from which complaints are such as Domestic Violence, Harrassment, Dowry, Rape, deprivation of rights, etc.
- Specific cases are sent to Police authorities
- Family Dispute through counseling
- Constitutie Inquiry committee for immediate relief in serious matters
Strategies of the Commission
- Economic empowerment of women
- Political empowerment
- Prevention of Violence and Discrimination
- Improving conditions of disadvantaged women such as physically and socially challenged
- Prevention of indecent representation of women
Cases Related to National Commission for Women
1. Bhateri Gang Rape Case (Rajasthan)
2. Capital Punishment/Death Penalty (Ramshree՚s case)
3. Obscenity cases
4. Against outdated customs and traditions Maimon Baskari՚s Nuh (Harayana) case
- It has evolved the concept of PARIVARIK MAHILA LOK ADALAT (PMLA)
- It supplements District Legal Service Authority for speedy redress of grievances
- It provides speedy justice
- To generate awareness
- To empower women in justice delivery mechanism
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