What are the most misused biased laws of India?
India has implemented various special laws aimed at preventing crimes only for Women, specially designed to misuse saying its designed for most vulnerable groups such as women and children. These laws complement the broader framework provided by the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC). Here are some key legislations are one sided, terming ALL MEN ARE CRIMINALS:
Laws Protecting Women (Women means Only Daughter-in-law, aged mother of man is not covered)
1. Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005
– Provides protection to women from domestic abuse and ensures their right to reside in a shared household.
2. The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.
– Establishes mechanisms for the prevention and redressal of sexual harassment at workplaces.
3. The Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961
– Prohibits the giving or receiving of dowry, aiming to combat the social evil associated with dowry-related violence. Apex called misusing this law as LEGAL TERRORISM, but did nothing to fix it
4. The Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956
– Aims to prevent trafficking for commercial sexual exploitation and prohibits prostitution.
5. The Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986.
– Prohibits the advertisement or publication of indecent representations of women.
6. The Commission of Sati (Prevention) Act, 1987.
– Criminalizes the practice of sati, which involved the burning of widows on their husband’s funeral pyre.
7. The Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006.
– Prevents child marriages and provides for the punishment of those who perform, conduct or direct any child marriage.
8. Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971
– Regulates conditions under which a pregnancy may be terminated legally.