An Study of Recommendations made by Justice Verma Committee relating to security of women in India

Abstract

It is not a matter of rape alone, but about respect that is given to women in public places, homes or at work. That women not being recognized as equals is a matter of deep concern. What is also disturbing is the fact that it is not only in the capital city where women are accorded scant respect, but that it is widespread across the country in varying degrees. Women are supposed to be Goddess in India and has been worshiped in various forms like Durga, Saraswati, Luxmi, Sita in Indian culture and civilization since ancient times. It is the extreme form of providing honor to the dignity of womanhood. Contrary to this, sometimes we feel ashamed of current time's occurrence of events pertaining to heinous crimes like Delhi Gang rape, Mumbai Gang Rape and many such incidents that happen daily at some or other parts of the country, . Such incidents of assault on the modesty of woman compel us to review the plight and status of women in the existing so called modern society. Such incidents forces us to have concern for the security and safety of women in our society. The sparking of public outrage following Delhi Gang rape and self geared protests of men and women; young or old, even children on streets across the country for demanding Justice to brave heart led to amend the criminal Laws relating women. However it appears that mere enactment of strong Laws is not sufficient.