Legal Framework for Women's Rights — Prelims Questions

Which of the following constitutional articles specifically empowers the State to make special provisions for women and children?

Consider the following statements regarding the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act (PWDVA), 2005: 1. It is primarily a criminal law that provides for imprisonment for acts of domestic violence. 2. It covers women in a domestic relationship, including live-in partners. 3. It provides for monetary relief and residence orders for the aggrieved person. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following judgments is associated with the guidelines for preventing sexual harassment at the workplace?

The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013, introduced which of the following new offences into the Indian Penal Code? 1. Sexual Harassment (Section 354A) 2. Voyeurism (Section 354C) 3. Stalking (Section 354D) 4. Dowry Death (Section 304B) Select the correct answer using the code given below:

With reference to the Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017, consider the following statements: 1. It increased the paid maternity leave from 12 weeks to 26 weeks for the first two children. 2. It mandates crèche facilities for establishments employing 50 or more employees. 3. It introduced 12 weeks of maternity leave for commissioning mothers and adopting mothers. Which of the statements given above are correct?