Article(s) of the CEDAW
Provisions in the Constitution of India, Legislations,
Policies, Reports, and Judgements
5. Neeraja Chaudhary v. State Of M.P [AIR 1984 SC 1099] and
Bandhua Mukti Morcha vs Union of India & Others [1984 AIR 802]
– Both the cases illustrate major judgements related to bonded
labour system. In the first case, it was observed that it is not
enough to identify and release bonded labourers but they must also
be rehabilitated. While the second case upheld Article 21 right to
live with human dignity and condemned exploitation in the form of
bonded labour.
6. Gaurav Jain v. Union of India (1997) 8 SCC 114 – A PIL regarding
setting up of educational facilities for the children of prostitutes.
The quote gave comprehensive directions regarding the rescue
and rehabilitation of prostitutes and their children in society.
7. Vishaljeet v. Union of India 1990 SCC (3) 318 – A PIL against
forced prostitution Devdasi and Jogin traditions. The SC issued
appropriate directions regarding the rehabilitation of prostitutes
and their children.
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Gaps in the implementation
of CEDAW in India (G)
and its corresponding
recommendations (R)