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Ruling on Sexual Harassment of women at the workplace by Uttarakhand High Court
12Aug By Kim LangelNo Comments
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Ruling on Sexual Harassment of women at the workplace by Uttarakhand High Court

It is more than two decades since the Supreme Court passed a landmark judgment in the case of Vishakha Vs. State of Rajasthan AIR 1997 SC 301. formulate the famous 'Vishakha guidelines', which provide guidance for the resolution of complaints through internal complaint mechanisms in the cases of sexual harassment at the workplace. Following which the central and state governments are recommended to adopt legislation assuring employers particularly. Sadly in 2013, when the Nirbhaya case resulted in a massive outcry for justice. The central government was forced to enact the Sexual Harassment of women at the workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act.It commonly referred to as POSH,amongst thriving reforms intending to address sexual violence against women. Despit...
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Inter-caste marriage Schemes – Government Initiatives
12Aug By Kim LangelNo Comments
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Inter-caste marriage Schemes – Government Initiatives

We often heard of news on inter-caste marriage which still is a taboo to some restricted communities in India.A marriage between a couple belonging to different castes.Mostly one of the spouses belongs to the Dalit community and the other belongs to a higher caste of the social caste system. Schemes and provisions The central government provides special provisions and schemes under the Protection of Civil Rights Act (PCR) and Preventions of Atrocities Act (POA). In addition, the government further provide incentives as an aid to the eligible newly married couple.Under the Dr.Ambedkar Scheme for Social Integration through Inter-caste Marriages and the eligible couple can claim the said provisions of the government. Furthermore,the application must be under the discretion and...
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