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National Commission for Women — Landmark Judgments

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Landmark Judgments

Vishakha and Others v. State of Rajasthan and Others

1997

While not directly involving NCW as a party, this landmark judgment on sexual harassment at workplace was significantly influenced by NCW's documentation and advocacy work on…

Lata Singh v. State of U.P. and Another

2006

The Supreme Court's strong observations against honor killings and forced marriages were supported by NCW's interventions and submissions highlighting the prevalence of such…

Suchita Srivastava and Another v. Chandigarh Administration

2009

NCW's intervention in this case regarding reproductive rights of a mentally challenged woman helped establish important precedents about bodily autonomy and reproductive choices.…

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