16 NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child(UNCRC) Provisions in the Constitution of India and Domestic Legislation/Policy Measures in Consonance with UNCRC Unmarried daughter is entitled for maintenance even after attaining majority 3. Agnes Lily Irudaya v Irudaya Kani Arsan (W.P.No.2872 of 2017)- held that a major daughter is entitled for maintenance under section 125 of Cr.P.C. 4. R. Jagdish Jugtawat v. Smt. Manjulata & Ors. [(2002) 5 SCC 422] –held that the right of minor girl for maintenance from parents after attaining majority is recognized under Section 20(3) of HAMA. Second Periodic Report of GOI In the Second Periodic Report, submitted before the CRC Committee, the GOI States that migration of parent or sibling to a foreign country due to economic survival, affects the vulnerable groups of people. The report also acknowledges that families that migrate for economic reasons have to deal with social and psychological problems created for the children left behind at home as well as the problem of dealing with tensions in the new place of work. Gaps between UNCRC & Indian Laws (G) and Recommendations(R)

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