Central Act
The National Commission for Women Act, 1990
An Act to constitute a National Commission for Women and to provide for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
| Act number | 20 of 1990 |
|---|---|
| Enacted | 1990-08-30 |
| In force from | 1992-01-31 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Women and Child Development |
| Sections | 17 |
| Section text held | Registry entry; certified PDF held |
Other Acts of the Ministry of Women and Child Development
- The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015.
- The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013
- The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012
- The Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006
- The Commissions for Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005
- The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005
- The Infant Milk Substitutes, Feeding Bottles and Infant Foods (Regulation of Production, Supply and Distribution) Act, 1992
- The Commission of Sati (Prevention ) Act, 1987
Questions this page answers
When did the The National Commission for Women Act, 1990 come into force?
It came into force on 1992-01-31, having been enacted on 1990-08-30.
Which ministry administers it?
The Ministry of Women and Child Development.
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