Question

What are primary policies that should be enacted to protect women and children?
Please explain your answer

Answer 1

The following laws are enacted to protect children.

The Indian legislation for child protection.As per The Constitution of India, Article 15(3), State must make special provisions for children.

The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 is India’s fundamental law in dealing with children in need of care and protection

The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO), 2012 is one of the Indian government’s most progressive laws, to combat sexual violence against children.

The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013’s introduction of several new sexual offences under the Indian Penal Act, such as Section 376(2)(i), IPC, which punishes rape of a female under 16 years is considered an aggravated form of rape punishable with a fine and a minimum term of rigorous imprisonment for 10 years, which can be extended to life imprisonment.

Similarly the following laws are enacted to protect women.

The Immoral Traffic prevention act 1956 -This prevents a woman from sexual exploitation.

Dowry prohibition act 1961 - An act to prohibit giving or taking of dowry.

Protection of women from domestic violence act 2005- This act protects women from any violence in family.

Sexual Harassment of women at work place act.

These are the various laws which are enacted to protect women and children.