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Verma's gender Utopia: Is India ready for the challenge?
Jagannathan •The Justice Verma Committee's sweeping recommendations on gender equality and legal changes will be almost impossible to implement in our overcentralised governance structure
Gender justice: Verma waves red rag of CAG before UPA
Fp Editors •The Justice Verma Committee wants CAG to audit elected MPs. Reason: morally tainted MPs can't ensure gender justice
New anti-rape laws?Justice Verma committee to submit report today
Fp Staff •The three-member committee was set up by the government to look into women’s safety, existing legislations and suggest changes to check crimes against women.
National Poll on rape: 100 percent want stricter laws
Fp Staff •The poll was conducted by CNN IBN with Gfk mode across ten cities between 7 and 12 January. A total of 2,617 persons above the age of 18 were interviewed.
Illogical statement by Asaram Bapu, says Delhi rape victim's family
Fp Archives •The family said they had immense respect for the godman until they heard the statements made by him in connection with the case.
Delhi rape: Ansari seeks corrective measures in laws, social behaviour
Fp Archives •He said one must remember that full respect for human rights of all and on all occasions, inclusive of gender equality and gender justice, are prerequisites of a modern, progressive, society.
Rape law review: No need for special session, says govt
Mishra •Govt seeks views from parties on changes in rape-related laws.