Question

The Government has made many laws in order to prevent exploitation and to enable every individual to enjoy their freedom. Some laws have been mentioned below. Find out if there are more such laws and discuss them.

• Minimum Wages Act - Provisions relating to working hours, rest hours, etc. in factories.
• The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act: ................

Answer 1

More such laws are as follows:

• The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act is a law made by the Parliament of India to protect women from domestic violence. It protects both married and unmarried women who face any kind of abuse or torture, along with their children. This Act helps provide better protection to women and safeguards the rights given to them by the Constitution. Women who face violence or abuse within their families can seek help and take action under this Act.
• Right to Free and Compulsory Education, 2009: As per the provisions of this Act, every child between the age group of 6 to 14 years has a right to free and compulsory education in a neighbourhood school till the child completes elementary education.