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SAI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
                           VIRTUAL LEARNING MODULE 10 (4.2),     2020 – 21
                                                   Subject – Civics
                                        Chapter – 4: Understanding Laws
                                                     Class – VIII
                                   Sub topic 2: HOW DO NEW LAWS COME ABOUT?

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                 HOW DO NEW LAWS COME ABOUT?



                     The Parliament has an important role in making laws.
                     Different group in society raise the need for a particular law.

                     One important role of Parliament is to be sensitive to the problems faced by

                       people.
                     Domestic Violence – refers to the injury or harm or threat of injury or harm

                       caused by an adult male, usually the husband against his wife. Injury may be

                       caused by physically beating up the women or by emotionally abusing her.
                     A new bill was introduced in Parliament in 2005. After being passed in both

                       houses of Parliament, it was sent to the President for his assent. The
                       protection of women from Domestic Violence Act came into effect in 2006.

                     The role of the citizen is crucial in helping Parliament frame new laws.

                     The voice of the citizen is crucial in passing a new law. This voice can be
                       heard through TV reports, Newspaper editorials, Radio broadcasts, Local

                       meetings – all of which help in making the work of the Parliament transparent.








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