Sexual Asssault an Torturing : Recently, central government has appointed Justice J.S. Verma Committee asking suggestions to prevent

Question

Read the paragraph under the title ‘Sexual Assault and Torturing’ of and comment on it. 

Sexual Asssault an Torturing : 

Recently, central government has appointed Justice J.S. Verma Committee asking suggestions to prevent sexual assault and abuse. Based on the suggestions, Hon. President of India issued an ordinance on 2nd February, 2013. Some important features of the ordinance, are 

• Minimum 20 years of imprisonment. 
• Recruitment of women police to address the complaints from the victims. 
• It is not necessary for the victim to attend before the police officers individually. 
• There will be no punishment if the accused dies in struggle at the time of attack with acid on women. 
• There is scope to short video at the time of complaining and trial on the request of the victims.

Answer 1

1. Only legislation and law enforcement agencies cannot prevent the incident of crime against women.

2. There is a need of social awakening and change in the attitude of masses, so that due respect and equal status is given to women.