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Written by Outlookindia
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PTI | Nagpur | Oct 25, 2011
'Save Indian Family Foundation' (SIFF), an NGO, has claimed that over five lakh people had been harassed by the alleged misuse of various women protection laws including the Anti-dowry Law, Domestic Violence Law and Maintenance Act, even as 22 per cent of total arrested in these cases are women.
Based on the figures provided by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), the NGO that is fighting for the rights of husbands against the alleged misuse of these laws, has claimed that while these laws are increasingly misused by women, many women themselves are falling prey to it, Rajesh Vakharia, a founder member and president of Nagpur Chapter of the Foundation told PTI.
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Written by Ken McGregor
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Jane Miller, of Tindall Task Bentley Lawyers, said the Bill represented a "watering down" of the shared parenting reforms that were introduced by the federal Liberal party in 2006.
The laws would give the court greater power to decide which parent has custody. The court could also deny equal parenting rights to spouses who:
DENY their partner, or their children, the financial support and autonomy by controlling, dominating or coercing them unreasonably.
THREATEN to commit suicide or self-harm, with the intent of intimidating or tormenting their partner.
PREVENT their partner from making or keeping connections with their family, friends or culture.
"For the last five years we have enjoyed a period where it has been easier for both mum and dad to have a balanced custody arrangement for their children, but there is a possibility that these changes could make parenting more one-sided after separation," Ms Miller said.
She predicted the number of parents hauled before the court would also skyrocket if the law was passed.
"A quarter of our cases fit under the current definition (of domestic violence)," she said. " Under the new proposals, probably half would meet that definition."
"Children who do not witness the violence themselves, but are part of the victim getting medical treatment or are part of the clean-up, will be covered by these laws."
"The amendments place a greater emphasis on protecting children not just from physical violence, but also considering what they might have been exposed to or are aware of," Ms Miller said.
"It is already a concern that violence is a major factor in our daily relationship matters, and this is sure to open up many more."
A recent report revealed around two-thirds of separated mothers and just over half of separated fathers reported their former partner had emotionally abused them before or during separation.
The proposals are being examined by the Federal Parliament with a vote on the Bill expected to be held in August.
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Written by CRISP
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To,
Shri K.P. Singh,
Director, Rajya Sabha Secretariat,
201, Second Floor,
Parliament House Annexe,
New Delhi-110001
Tel: 23034201, Fax: 23016784,
Sub: Suggestions on “Marriage Law (Amendment) Bill 2010” and request to depose to provide oral evidence
Honorable Members of the Committee,
We are writing this memorandum to you, in response to your call for feedback, comments and suggestions on “Marriage Law (Amendment) Bill 2010” and also humbly requesting an opportunity to present our views in person in front of the Honorable members of the committee.
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Written by CRISP Admin
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NRI father's legal battle for 30 months fails to secure his son Aditya (US Citizen) despite landmark Supreme Court judgment. Gets life threatening calls. Prays for justice. Seeks Public and Media support to trace his 7 years old son (AGAIN!) and safely take him back to USA
Hyderabad, January 02... Justice delivered but enforcement flouted. The legal battle for custody of his seven years old son Aditya continues for Dr. V. Ravi Chandran for the past 30 months. A NRI father residing now in Hyderabad is an internationally reputed scientist has been waging a legal battle (www.rescueaditya.org) to rescue his son Master Aditya from his ex wife Vijayasree Voora. Supreme Court of India (SC) ordered 5 different state polices (TN, AP, UP, KA and Chandigarh) to trace Aditya and his mother Vijayasree Voora. When police failed, the apex court ordered CBI in August 2009 to trace and produce Aditya in the court. On Oct 24, Aditya was ultimately traced in Chennai near his grandparent's house by the CBI and produced in Honorable Supreme Court of India. After hearing both side, the SC on November 17, 2009 SC ordered Aditya's mother Vijayasree Voora to take Aditya back to USA within 15 days.
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Written by CRISP Admin
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PRESS RELEASE CRISP is an NGO formed on 24th May 2008, by people who recognize the serious effects of Parental Alienation of children due to single parent families on account of divorce or separation. CRISP is also focusing on furthering the rights of children to remain connected with both parents. Our aims and objectives are based on research findings. We are a group of people from all walks of life, like software engineers, doctors, teachers, businessmen, social workers, etc. which includes women and senior citizens to address this burning issue of our present day society and its realities. CRISP has organized National Father's Day Rally on Saturday, the 20th June,2009 between 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM at Mahatma Gandhi Statue, M.G. Road, Bangalore, to demand FAMILY LAW REFORMS and to highlight the grievances of Fathers deprived of children's access due to biased laws and failure of our system on all fronts. Father's Day is a day honoring fathers, celebrated worldwide. In India also the Father's day is being celebrated since many years as an expression of love and tribute to the Fathers. The present day fathers participate equally in parenting of their children, in all spheres of their development, physically, mentally and emotionally due to the changing scenario of our family system, especially in cities and their role is paramount. |
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Written by CRISP Admin
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Invitation for 8th May 09 Press Meet.
I About Crisp:
Child Rights Initiative for shared parenting (CRISP) is NGO based from Bangalore with over 1000 active members throughout the country and abroad .Our NGO is the first of its sort dealing in problems relating to children when their parents are involved in children's custody disputes in view of an ongoing/over divorce battle. CRISP believes in the concept of shared parenting i.e., wherein the child should have access to its natural parents, the father and the mother in the best interest of the child when both the parents are otherwise not disqualified. We take pride in the fact that National Commission for protection of child rights (NCPR) a Govt of India undertaking recently has appreciated our initiative on child welfare and significance of love and care of both the parents in a child's life.
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