Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Legal Studies

Chapter

International Context

Question:

In the case of Vishaka v. State of Rajasthan. Indian courts used the provisions of:

Options:

International Criminal Court (ICC)

International Court of Justice (ICJ)

International Covenant on Civil and Political Right (ICCPR)

Convention of Elimination of all forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW)

Correct Answer:

Convention of Elimination of all forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW)

Explanation:

In the case of Vishaka v State of Rajasthan, 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.