The proposed power-law will be effective for the safety of women – Legislative Council Deputy Speaker Dr Neelam Gorhe.
Mumbai: Many women still have to face various crises. Education is on the rise. Even today, women should be aware of their rights and entitlements. There are laws to protect women from oppression. There is a need for public awareness about these laws at various levels, said Dr Neelam Gorhe, Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Council.
On behalf of ‘Stree Aadhar Kendra’, a seminar on ‘Women’s Empowerment and Security of Women’ was concluded on the occasion of the Global Fortnight Against Violence against Women. Dr Gorhe was speaking at the time when the new power law of the Maharashtra government was discussed.
Deputy Speaker Dr Gorhe said that various initiatives are being taken from time to time to provide counselling and legal guidance to the women regarding the family problems arising out of them and the injustice being done to them. In cases of violence against women, the victim should be heard. When do women talk about injustice, by what law can they get justice and support? What measures can be taken in this regard? They need to be informed in this regard.
Regarding the proposed Shakti Act, Dr Gorhe said that the Shakti Act covers intimidation and defamation of women through social media, non-cooperation of social media, internet and mobile service providers in investigations. The sentence has been extended. In severe cases, the death penalty is proposed. A change in the criminal procedure is suggested. This law will give women the power of justice to live in safety. Dr Gorhe also said that the Shakti Act would be effective on the basis of protection of witnesses and better implementation of the Manodhairya Yojana.
In this discussion session, Aparna Pathak of Stree Aadhar Kendra gave information about Keshari Diwas culture and procedures. Solapur Superintendent of Police (Rural) Tejaswini Satpute also said that women need to be vigilant while giving information about laws against women. Ashwini Shinde, Prajwala, Gautami Dhavare narrated their experiences. The program was moderated by Vibhavari Kamble and Anita Shinde expressed her gratitude.
