Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Legal Studies

Chapter

International Context

Question:
In this case, the Indian courts used the provisions of the Convention on Elimination of all forms of Discrimination against Women, (CEDAW), to create legally binding obligations regarding sexual harassment. Which of the case is being discussed here?
Options:
Maneka Gandhi Case
Sheela Barse v Secretary Children's Aid Society
Keshavanand Bharti Case
Vishaka v State of Rajasthan
Correct Answer:
Vishaka v State of Rajasthan
Explanation:
The most revolutionary of these cases was the case of Vishaka v State of Rajasthan, in which the Indian courts used the provisions of the Convention on Elimination of all forms of Discrimination against Women, (CEDAW), to create legally binding obligations regarding sexual harassment.