'Ban Free Online Pornography, Castrate Rapists' : PIL Seeks Measures For Women Safety; Supreme Court Seeks Responses Of Union & States
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'Ban Free Online Pornography, Castrate Rapists' : PIL Seeks Measures For Women Safety; Supreme Court Seeks Responses Of Union & States

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The Supreme Court today issued notice to the Union and States on a public interest litigation seeking pan-India guidelines for safety of women. The PIL prays inter-alia for regulation of social behavior in public transport, ban on free online pornographic material and castration of persons convicted for sex offenses.A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal. The PIL prays inter-alia for regulation of social behavior in public transport, ban on free online pornographic material and castration of persons convicted for sex offenses. During the hearing, Pavani, who is the President of petitioner-Supreme Court Women Lawyers Association, urged that the petitioner is seeking pan-India safety guidelines, reforms and measures for the most vulnerable women - women on streets, etc.

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Top court notice to Centre on plea seeking pan-India guidelines for women's safety
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Top court notice to Centre on plea seeking pan-India guidelines for women's safety

India Today  

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Kerala Women's Commission Supports Registration Of FIRs On Statements Before Justice Hema Committee, Files Affidavit In Supreme Court

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New Indian Express  

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Sandeshkhali: Supreme Court rejects PIL seeking probe into case

Hindustan Times  

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Bombay High Court Issues Notice On PIL Challenging Decision To Form Committee To Monitor Inter-Faith Marriages
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Supreme Court seeks Centre’s response - The Hindu
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The Hindu  

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Deccan Chronicle  

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