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Food, shelter and clothing are minimal human rights. The Supreme Court of India had declared in Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India (AIR 1978 SC 597) that the right to life enshrined in Article 21 of Constitution means something more than mere animal existence and includes the right to live with human dignity. It would include all the aspects which would make life meaningful, complete and living. Even in the International sphere these rights ar
Food, shelter and clothing are minimal human rights. The Supreme Court of India had declared in Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India (AIR 1978 SC 597) that the right to life enshrined in Article 21 of Constitution means something more than mere animal existence and includes the right to live with human dignity. It would include all the aspects which would make life meaningful, complete and living. Even in the International sphere these rights are considered vital as is evident from its inclusion in the basic covenants such as Universal Declaration of Human Rights and International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, 1966.
This book discusses major legislations like the National Food Security Act, 2013, Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005, Unorganised Workers' Social Security Act, 2008 and various other related acts. This commentary also discusses the various Central Government schemes like Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana, Affordable Rental Housing Complexes Scheme, Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana and others. Relevant judgments have been suitably included in the text.
The COVID-19 pandemic and consequent lockdowns have adversely impacted the livelihoods of poor people. New schemes like Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana, PM Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi, Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan are also discussed.
The Supreme Court of India in the landmark judgment of Vishaka & Ors. v. State of Rajasthan & Ors. (AIR1997SC3011) acknowledged the seriousness of sexual harassment of women at the workplaces and laid down legally binding guidelines making it mandatory for employers to prevent the commission of acts of sexual harassment. Later the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 was enacted to provide protection
The Supreme Court of India in the landmark judgment of Vishaka & Ors. v. State of Rajasthan & Ors. (AIR1997SC3011) acknowledged the seriousness of sexual harassment of women at the workplaces and laid down legally binding guidelines making it mandatory for employers to prevent the commission of acts of sexual harassment. Later the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 was enacted to provide protection against sexual harassment and for prevention and redressal of such complaints.
“Sexual harassment” means any unwelcome act like physical contact and advances, a demand or request for sexual favours, making sexually coloured remarks, showing pornography and any other unwelcome physical, verbal or non-verbal conduct of sexual nature. The Act further prohibits implied or explicit promise of preferential or detrimental treatment in her employment or threat about her present or future employment status. Every employer has to constitute an Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) to hear the complaints made by any aggrieved woman.
This commentary discusses in detail all aspects of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 along with numerous judgments of Indian as well Foreign Courts including the highest courts and Tribunals for an in-depth understanding of the provisions of the Act.
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