Question

    Consider the following statements about National

    Commission for Women (NCW)   1) The National Commission for Women was set up as statutory body 2) It can review the Constitutional and Legal safeguards for women. 3) It can attend to cases of harassment of women and order appropriate punishments.   Which of the above statements is/are correct?
    A 2 and 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 1 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D None of the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E 1 and 2 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The National Commission for Women was set up as statutory body in January 1992 under the National Commission for Women Act, 1990 to: ·         Review the Constitutional and Legal safeguards for women ·         Recommend remedial legislative measures ·         Facilitate redressal of grievances and advise the Government on all policy matters affecting women.   It is an advisory body, not a court. It can attend to grievances but only recommend action, and not order punishments.

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