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JS Verma Committee (Police reforms (establishment of State Security…
JS Verma Committee
Police reforms
establishment of State Security Commissions to ensure that state governments do not exercise influence on the state police
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Police Establishment Board should be established to decide all transfers, postings and promotions of officers
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Rape Crisis Cell : The Cell should be immediately notified when an FIR in relation to sexual assault is made. The Cell must provide legal assistance to the victim
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Offences against women in conflict areas: The continuance of Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) in conflict areas needs to be revisited.
Special commissioners should be appointed in conflict areas to monitor and prosecute for sexual offences
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Acid attack: The Committee opined that the offence should not be clubbed under the provisions of grievous hurt
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Punishment for crimes against women: The Committee rejected the proposal for chemical castration as it fails to treat the social foundations of rape
Medical examination of a rape victim: The Committee has recommended the discontinuation of the two-finger test which is conducted to determine the laxity of the vaginal muscles
Electoral reforms: The Committee recommended the amendment of the Representation of People Act, 1951. Candidates should be disqualified for committing sexual offences
Education reforms: The Committee has recommended that children’s experiences should not be gendered. It has recommended that sexuality education should be imparted to children.