Question Discussion & Solution

The correct answer is Jaipur.

• ​APARAJITA: One-Stop Crisis Management Centre for Women:
  • The inauguration of 'Aparajita centre - One-Stop Crisis Management Centre for Women (OSCMCW)' was held on August 30, 2013, in Jaipuriya Govt. Hospital, Jaipur.
  • The aim of this centre was to provide medical, police, legal, consulting services and temporary housing facilities through a single window to the victim women of violence or harassment. 
  • This was a  coordinated effort of various departments - such as the Department of Women and Child Development, Medical and Health Department, Home Department, Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, State Legal Services Authority, the district administration and NGOs.

 Important Points  

• Objectives-
  • ​To provide relief to the harassed women at one place, through integrated & convergence efforts of different departments such as Medical & Health, Home, SLSA, and WCD.
  • Single Window to provide medical, legal counselling, and police.

The correct answer is 1987.

• Sati (Prevention) Act:
  • An act to provide for more effective prevention of the commission of Sati.
  • Sati (Prevention) Act, 1987 is the law enacted by the  Government of Rajasthan in 1987 for the prevention of the Sati System in India.
  • It became an act of the Parliament of India with the enactment of The Commission of Sati (Prevention) Act, 1987 in 1988.
  • It extends to the whole of India except the State of Jammu & Kashmir.
  • At present, there are only three laws in force:
    • Rajasthan Sati (Prevention) Act,1987.
    • Bengal Sati Regulation, 1829 ( Bengal Regulation XVII of 1829).
    • Tamil Nadu Sati Regulation, 1830 (Tamil Nadu Regulation I of 1830).
  • The abetment of Sati will be punishable with death or imprisonment for life and also liable to fine.
  • It is punishable with a minimum imprisonment of one year which may extend to seven years and with a minimum fine of 5000 rupees which extend to 30,000 rupees.

​ Additional Information

• Meaning of Sati is the Burning or Burying alive of Widows or Women whose Husband got died.
• This comes under the Ministry of Women and Child Development.

• Workplace Sexual Harassment is sexual, unwelcome and the experience is subjective.
• It is the impact and not the intent that matters and it almost always occurs in a matrix of power.
• It is possible that a woman may experience a single instance of sexual harassment or a series of incidents over a period of time.
• It is important also to remember that each case is unique and should be examined in its own context and according to the surrounding circumstances as a whole.

 “Sexual Harassment” includes any one or more of the following unwelcome acts or behaviour (whether directly or by implication), namely:

• Physical contact or advances;
• A demand or request for sexual favours;
• Making sexually coloured remarks;
• Showing pornography;
• Any other unwelcome physical, verbal or non-verbal conduct of a sexual nature.

Hence, we conclude that all are examples of sexual harassment.

The correct answer is Minimum of 5 years and a fine more than ₹15,000 or the value of the dowry received, whichever is higher.

• This legislation provides for a penalty in section 3 if any person gives, takes or abets giving or receiving of dowry.
• The punishment could be imprisonment for a minimum of 5 years and a fine more than ₹15,000 or the value of the dowry received, whichever is higher.

• The Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 consolidated the anti-dowry laws which had been passed on certain states.
• This Act may be called the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961.
• It extends to the whole of India except the State of Jammu and Kashmir.
• It shall come into force on such date as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint.

The correct answer is Gang rape of a girl below 16 years of age.

Key Points 

• 376 DA: PUNISHMENT FOR GANG RAPE ON WOMAN UNDER SIXTEEN YEARS OF AGE
  • Where a woman under sixteen years of age is raped by one or more persons constituting a group or acting in furtherance of a common intention, each of those persons shall be deemed to have committed the offense of rape and shall be punished with imprisonment for life, which shall mean imprisonment for the remainder of that person’s natural life, and with fine:
  • Provided that such fine shall be just and reasonable to meet the medical expenses and rehabilitation of the victim:
  • Provided further that any fine imposed under this section shall be paid to the victim.

Additional Information 

• 376DB: Punishment for gang rape on women under twelve years of age.
  • Where a woman under twelve years of age is raped by one or more persons constituting a group or acting in furtherance of a common intention, each of those persons shall be deemed to have committed the offense of rape and shall be punished with imprisonment for life, which shall mean imprisonment for the remainder of that person’s natural life, and with fine, or with death.
  • Such fine shall be just and reasonable to meet the medical expenses and rehabilitation of the victim: 
    • Any fine imposed under this section shall be paid to the victim.