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The court also observed that the act would be a crime under Prevention of Children from Sexual Offences [POCSO) Act.

Female genital mutilation violates privacy, a crime under POCSO: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court was hearing PILs filed by an advocate and two by Bohra women, demanding a law against female circumcision on the ground that it violated child rights of Bohra Muslim girls.

Expressing concern against the practice of female genital mutilation prevalent among Bohra Muslim community, the Supreme Court on Monday said that it violates privacy and compromises with bodily integrity.

“Our genitals are as private as any other body. Why should anybody be allowed to touch the genital of a human being? Why bodily integrity should be violated and compromised?” asked justice D Y Chandrachud, a member of the bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra.

The bench also observed that the act would be a crime under POCSO — the special law that protects minors from sexual assaults.

Popularly known as ‘khatna’, female genital mutilation involves cutting off the clitoral head, which Bohras believe makes women lead a life of infidelity. It’s generally done at a young age by midwives in unhygienic conditions.

The court was hearing PILs filed by an advocate and two by Bohra women, demanding a law against female circumcision on the ground that it violated child rights of Bohra Muslim girls. The petition said the circumcision causes pain during menstruation and sexual intercourse, loss of libido and even pain during urination.

Attorney general K K Venugopal, on behalf of the Centre, supported the demand and cited the World Health Organisation (WHO ) report to point out how genital mutilation affected the health of the women.

He agreed with the bench’s view that it is a crime.

Senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi opposed the PILs on behalf of a trust belonging to Bohra women. He said female circumcision is not the same as female genital mutilation and argued that the practice is part of the essentiality of the Dawoodi Bohra religion since centuries and the same would be protected under Article 25 and 26, right to practice and propagate religion.

Singhvi said genital mutilation was practiced among Bohra Muslim men too and suggested the petitions be referred to a constitution bench for a larger debate.

Venugopal rebutted Singhvi, saying an essential religious practice cannot be allowed if it affects public morality and health. He read out the same WHO report justifying male circumcision.

“The report says it has positive health impacts and reduces infection in men,” the AG said but added that female genital mutilation is a crime in America, Australia, UK, and France.

At this, CJI Misra said: “These petitions have been filed by women. And if they do not want it, then it cannot be imposed.”

The court allowed all implement applications and fixed July 16 for a further hearing.

According to the World Health Organisation, female genital mutilation often leads to repeated infections, cysts, infertility, childbirth complications requiring repeated surgeries.

The UN General Assembly had in 2012 adopted a unanimous resolution on elimination of this practice. The National Commission for Women too supported a ban on the practice.

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The Supreme Court on Monday said that it violates privacy and compromises with bodily integrity.

“Our genitals are as private as any other body. Why should anybody be allowed to touch the genital of a human being? Why bodily integrity should be violated and compromised?” asked justice D Y Chandrachud, a member of the bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra.

FM

According to the World Health Organisation, female genital mutilation often leads to repeated infections, cysts, infertility, childbirth complications requiring repeated surgeries.

The UN General Assembly had in 2012 adopted a unanimous resolution on elimination of this practice. The National Commission for Women too supported a ban on the practice.

WHO did a lot of work to get the UN General Assembly to adopt this resolution in 2012. I remember sorting through tons of paper for a book we were writing. 

FM
Baseman posted:
Mitwah posted:

So what about circumcision? Isn't this male genital mutilation?

Doubt, it has no effect on sexuality!

I was in a meeting with some Pakistanis and you should hear their stories. After the males' genital mutilations, they were left with a stump. All the females in the room wanted to cry.

FM
Leonora posted:
Baseman posted:
Mitwah posted:

So what about circumcision? Isn't this male genital mutilation?

Doubt, it has no effect on sexuality!

I was in a meeting with some Pakistanis and you should hear their stories. After the males' genital mutilations, they were left with a stump. All the females in the room wanted to cry.

Something went wrong.  Circumcision is like removing the grill of a car.  The engine, radiator, etc still in tact!

FM
Mitwah posted:
Baseman posted:
Mitwah posted:

So what about circumcision? Isn't this male genital mutilation?

Doubt, it has no effect on sexuality!

Your answer is for another question.

If you understand how it's different on a female vs male, you will understand the relevance of my comment!

FM
Baseman posted:
Mitwah posted:
Baseman posted:
Mitwah posted:

So what about circumcision? Isn't this male genital mutilation?

Doubt, it has no effect on sexuality!

Your answer is for another question.

If you understand how it's different on a female vs male, you will understand the relevance of my comment!

The Question is: Isn't circumcision male genital mutilation?

Mitwah
Leonora posted:
Baseman posted:
Mitwah posted:

So what about circumcision? Isn't this male genital mutilation?

Doubt, it has no effect on sexuality!

I was in a meeting with some Pakistanis and you should hear their stories. After the males' genital mutilations, they were left with a stump. All the females in the room wanted to cry.

Those poor women. You got any of their email add or fone number?

cain
cain posted:
Leonora posted:
Baseman posted:
Mitwah posted:

So what about circumcision? Isn't this male genital mutilation?

Doubt, it has no effect on sexuality!

I was in a meeting with some Pakistanis and you should hear their stories. After the males' genital mutilations, they were left with a stump. All the females in the room wanted to cry.

Those poor women. You got any of their email add or fone number?

Those women were disappointed that the stumps were not removed completely. 

Mitwah

Male circumcision is done for religious reasons (for Muslims) as well as for hygienic reasons. Jews also get circumcised and doctors also allow it at birth upon parent's request. Circumcisions usually go wrong when the skin is cut too deep and with the wrong cutting tool. I am a Hindu and I don't see anything wrong with my uncircumcised penis. I believe I was born the way I was intended to, and nothing should be taking out. In terms of hygienic, skin your lovely penis and wash it thoroughly. This is free biology lesson. 

FM

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