Four Bills of December 2008

Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Bill, 2008 provides for protection to rape victims and hearing of the cases by women judges as far as practicable

A bill for setting up a South Asian University in Delhi was also passed. It will aim to provide advanced educational and research facilities for students from SAARC nations and contribute to regional peace by promoting inter-cultural understanding.

Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) (Union Territories) Order (Amendment) Bill, 2007 which relates to giving ST status to the children of the inhabitants of Lakshadweep who have been residing elsewhere in India.All residents of Lakshadweep have been given ST status in view of their socio-economic backwardness arising out of isolation from the mainland.

The Collection of Statistics Bill, 2007 will make it necessary not only on the part of industrial and commercial concerns but also individuals and households to share data with the government

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Sources Used:Parliament passes four bills

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