Discuss the role of the National Commission for Women (NCW) in shaping the discourse on gender-related laws in India. To what extent the elevation of NCW to a Constitutional body would reinforce its authority.

Concerns: (1) False declaration in affidavit by candidates (2) No cap on party expenditure (3) Not all parties publishing details of candidate. (4) Violation of model Code of Conduct (5) Appointing goons TAS as CEC. (6) doubtful Independence of CEC. Way forward: Legal backing to MCC → Power to ECI to direct parties. → Bringing law to regulate parties. → Adhering to Anoop tewania judgment → Elections as festival of democracy → ECI should be given more powers through above reforms to make it effective.

Discuss the crucial role played by the NCW in Shaping the discourse on gender-related laws in India. To what extent the elevation of NCW to a Constitutional body would reinforce its authority. NCW was created by National Commission for Women act of 1990 giving it statutory status. Crucial role played: (1) Monitoring: the implementing of Constitutional & legal measures for welfare of women for eg: Article 15(3), Domestic Violence act etc. (2) Inquire: into the complaints of violation of women's rights eg: Kathina rape case. (3) Research: related to policy making for welfare of women

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