• UGI USER
  • Jun 07, 2024
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NHRC DEMANDS REPORT ON ‘SALE OF GIRLS’ LINKED TO NATA PRATHA

Why in the news?

  • The NHRC intervened following a complaint by the father of a minor girl.
  • The complaint highlighted the practice of Nata Pratha in certain states.
  • NHRC issues notices to the Union Ministry of Women and Child Development and the states of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Gujarat.
  • The practice involves selling girls, mostly for illegal or child marriages, within communities.
source:slideshare

About Nata Pratha:

  • Nata Pratha: Ancient custom in Rajasthan.
  • Definition: Allows a married man to financially support another married woman to legitimize an affair.
  • Localization: Specific to Rajasthan region.
About National Human Rights Commission (NHRC):

  • Purpose: Ensures protection of life, liberty, equality, and dignity rights.
  • Establishment: Formed on October 12, 1993, under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993.
  • Composition: Includes a chairperson, five full-time Members, and seven deemed Members.
  • Appointment: Appointed by the President based on recommendations from a six-member committee.
  • Tenure: Chairperson and members serve a term of three years or until they reach 70 years.
  • Role: Empowered with judicial powers, can investigate human rights violations, and makes recommendations.
  • Investigation: Can probe matters within one year of occurrence.
  • Function: Primarily provides recommendatory actions.