Thursday, July 24, 2014

Madhu Kishwar debates on Maneka Gandhi WCD minister's proposed amendment of Domestic Violence Act to protect Mothers-in-laws

Madhu Kishwar debates on Rajya Sabha TV on 23rd July 2014 on topic of Maneka Gandhi WCD minister's proposed amendment of Domestic Violence Act to protect Mothers-in-laws 
Panelists include
Madhu Purnima Kishwar of Centre for the Study of Developing Societies (CSDS)
Nalin Kohli, BJP spokesperson
Priya Hingorani, SC lawyer/Feminist
Prof. Vivek Kumar, Sociology, JNU
Anchored by Arafaan Khanam Sherwani



Delhi Commision for Women (DCW) chairperson welcomes Maneka Gandhi saying that Domestic Violence Act must protect Mothers-in-Law too. DCW admits to misuse of 498a and dowry laws by Daughter In-laws

Delhi Commision for Women (DCW) welcomes Maneka Gandhi decision that Domestic Violence Act must protect Mothers-in-Law too. DCW admits to misuse of 498a and dowry laws by Daughter In-laws