Women Protection Acts — Flashcards

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According to the Child Marriage Act 2006, the minimum legal age for marriage is 21 years for males and 18 years for females. Any marriage below these ages is considered child marriage and is punishabl…

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Five major consequences of child marriage are: 1) Underage pregnancy leading to health risks, 2) Increased infant and maternal mortality rates, 3) Obstacle to education and personal development, 4) Me…

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POCSO stands for Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012. Its main purpose is to protect children from sexual assault, sexual harassment, and pornography. It establishes special courts f…

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Children have the right to: 1) Gain knowledge and awareness through media like radio, TV, newspapers, 2) Get protection from harm that interferes with education and health, 3) Receive good health care…

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Human trafficking involves luring people (especially girls and women) with false promises of jobs or better future, then forcing them into exploitation. Three forms are: 1) Sexual assault - forced pro…

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Under the Dowry Prohibition Act 1961, anyone who gives, takes, or helps in dowry transactions is punishable with imprisonment for not less than 5 years and a fine of not less than Rs. 15,000 or the va…

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Five forms of domestic violence are: 1) Physical abuse - beating, torturing, causing physical harm, 2) Sexual abuse - forced sexual acts, watching obscene content, 3) Verbal and emotional abuse - humi…

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Victims of domestic violence can file complaints themselves or through their father/mother/brother/relatives to: 1) Local police station, 2) 1st class Metropolitan Magistrate, 3) Through phone/email.