The question (10 marks)
Write a note on the constitution, role and responsibilities of the National Commission for Women and of the national commissions for the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes. (10 marks)
MU Module 3, heads 3.3 to 3.6 - the national commissions.
Plan your answer on paper before you look at the authorities — issue first, then the rule, then apply it to these facts.
It tests Unit 3 · Human Rights, the Indian Constitution and the Commissions of Human Rights Law.
Authorities you will need
- National Commission for Women Act 1990, sections 3, 4, 10 and 16
- Constitution of India, Articles 338 and 338A
- Protection of Human Rights Act 1993, section 3(3)
- State of Andhra Pradesh v P.B. Vijayakumar
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