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Central Victim Compensation Fund (CVCF)
In October 2015, India’s home ministry has set up a Central Victim Compensation Fund (CVCF) with an initial amount of Rs. 200 crore. The objective of this fund is to financially support the victims of various attacks viz. Rape, acid attacks, human trafficking and women killed or injured in the cross border firing. The scheme ..
Topics: Human trafficking • Lakh • Languages of Asia • Languages of India • Sex crimes • Violence against men • Violence against women
Sexual Offences against Children Bill approved with stringent punishment for crime
The Union Cabinet sanctioned a bill dealing entirely with sexual offences against children. The ‘Sexual Offences Against Children Bill’ aims rigorous punishment for sexual intercourse or contact with sexual intent with a child below 18 years. The punishment ranges from 3 years’ imprisonment to life term for a person who commits sexual harassment, sexual assault, ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2012
Topics: Ages of consent in North America • Aggravated sexual assault • Assault • Child sexual abuse laws in India • Human behavior • Human sexuality • Rape • Sex crimes • Sexual assault • Sexual Harassment • Sexual intercourse