Monday 10 January 2022

Year ender 2021: Major bills and amendments about women and children from 2021

 

Introduction of Bill On Prohibition Of Child Marriage (Amendment) Act, 2021

  • This bill was introduced on December 21, 2021.
  • This bill was introduced in the lower house to raise the age of marriage for women from 18 years to 21 years.

Amendment to Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act

  • The government notified this amendment on August 9, 2021.
  • The major aim of the amendment in this act is to further fortify the implementation and monitoring mechanisms under the existing Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015.
  • This amendment gives the power to District Magistrates, also including Additional District Magistrate to monitor and coordinate the functions of the agencies concerned with the implementation of the act.
  • It further empowers them to determine the cases of adoption that fall under the act along with introducing eligibility conditions for appointment of the members of the Child Welfare Committee.
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Easing Of Adoption Procedure For Children Adopted Under The Hindu Adoption & Maintenance Act, 1956 By Persons Who Desire To Relocate The Child Abroad

  • This was facilitated by the government through a notification on September, 17, 2021.
  • The main aim was to simplify the
  • On 17th Sept 2021, the Government has notified "Procedure for children adopted under the Hindu Adoption & Maintenance Act, 1956 by persons who desire to relocate a child abroad" to streamline the adoption procedure in cases of adoption by prospective adoptive parents who were Hindu, or for adoptive parents who are residing outside the country.
  • Central Adoption Resource Authority(CARA) can now issue NOC in cases of adoptions provided the District Magistrate verifies the same and necessary permissions from the receiving country have been taken.
  • Additionally, Overseas Citizens of India who are registered are now on par with Non-Resident Indians(NRIs) in the issues concerning administration, according to a notice on March 4, 2021.

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