Really good joke sent by someone… those who file RTI applications will get the moral of the story. Jack and Max are walking from religious service. Jack wonders whether it would be all right to smoke while praying. Max replies, "Why don't you ask the Priest?" So Jack goes up to the Priest and asks, "Father, may I smoke while I pray ?" The Priest replies, "No, my son, you may not! That's utter disrespect to our religion." Jack goes back to his friend and tells him what the good Priest told him. Max says, "I'm not surprised. You asked the wrong question. Let me try." And so Max goes up to the Priest and asks, "Father, may I pray while I smoke ?" To which the Priest eagerly replies, "By all means, my son. By all means. You can always pray whenever you want to." … [Read more...] about How to frame questions in RTI application!
Email addresses of Lok Sabha members
Can be found here: http://aconcernedandawakecitizen.wordpress.com/2010/03/19/e-mail-addresses-of-lok-sabha-members/ … [Read more...] about Email addresses of Lok Sabha members
Gender neutral sexual harassment bill is welcome step
http://www.telegraphindia.com/1100321/jsp/7days/story_12243297.jsp They were buddies at the call centre they worked in. Rohit and Shalini would often party together or go out for a drink as a twosome. But gradually, Rohit started feeling uncomfortable. It seemed that Shalini had other thoughts about their platonic relationship. One day, Shalini — who is married and has a nine-year-old son — moved to the desk right next to Rohit. Rohit, who is also married, would find her gazing at him between calls. She would brush against him when she passed by. “Even now, she makes no bones about wanting to sleep with me; she says she’ll book a hotel for the occasion if I agree,” says Rohit, adding that the struggle to stay away from Shalini is taking its toll on him. It worries him that at … [Read more...] about Gender neutral sexual harassment bill is welcome step
Delhi High court invokes constitution to protect woman
The Delhi HC has ruled that Domestic Violence Act (PWDVA) can be applied retrospectively based on Article 14 of constitution granting right to equality to all citizens. Read excerpts of news below: http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_domestic-abuse-case-can-be-filed-any-time-delhi-hc_1362252 Allowing Ms Bhanot’s appeal, the court underlined the ‘historical reality’ — that women in our society have been subjected to discrimination, misbehavior and ill-treatment not only outside their house, also inside it. “Even a working woman — from a construction worker to a qualified professional — is not always treated with respect at home,” Justice Jain said. So much part of the judgment is more on creating a ground for reliefs for women in general rather than the facts of the … [Read more...] about Delhi High court invokes constitution to protect woman
Delhi High Court does historical justice to women by invoking the constitution
In a major boost to women’s rights, the Delhi High Court has ruled that any alleged wrong done to a woman at any time in history can be set right by provisions of Domestic Violence Act (PWDVA). Read excerpts of news below: http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_domestic-abuse-case-can-be-filed-any-time-delhi-hc_1362252 Allowing Ms Bhanot’s appeal, the court underlined the ‘historical reality’ — that women in our society have been subjected to discrimination, misbehavior and ill-treatment not only outside their house, also inside it. “Even a working woman — from a construction worker to a qualified professional — is not always treated with respect at home,” Justice Jain said. The judge has for obvious reasons declined to comment on whether the same situation of discrimination, … [Read more...] about Delhi High Court does historical justice to women by invoking the constitution
Finally government waking up to abuse of boys
http://epaper.hindustantimes.com/ArticleText.aspx?article=18_03_2010_012_012&mode=1 …The other is that there will be redressal for the boy child in cases of molestation. A study by the ministry of women and child development shows that more boys suffer sexual abuse than girls and that one out of two children have suffered some form of molestation usually between the ages of 9 to 12. In the case of boys, only proven sodomy is an offence so far and does not take into account other forms of sexual offences or harassment. Already, the law has evolved mechanisms to lessen the trauma of child victims, providing them the means to have hearings at home. The same goes for women victims of sexual crimes. So far, the definition of sexual crimes, particularly rape, has been in the context … [Read more...] about Finally government waking up to abuse of boys