Abstract :
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is a system or process which includes partial or absolute evacuation of the female outer genitalia or causing damage to the female genital organs. There is no medical justification for this i.e., why this kind of process is performed on the females. There are various types or procedure in which Female Genital Mutilation is performed, which has been discussed in detail. Though the origin of Female Genital Mutilation is not known due to lack of conclusive evidences but, however, theories and researches have shown that the practice of Female Genital Mutilation has its origination in Egypt. It is believed that Female Genital Mutilation is performed due to traditional belief and culture but it is practiced as a part of religion, especially in „Dawoodi Bohra (Muslim) Community of India‟. Whether it‟s a myth or not, will soon come to know. Female Genital Mutilation violates many rights. First of all, according to Indian laws, it violates the Fundamental Rights guaranteed under the Constitution of India, 1950. It is also considered an offence under the Penal laws of India, i.e., Indian Penal Code, 1860 and The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012.
Keyword :
Dawoodi Bohra Community, Fundamental Right, POCSO, UDHR, UNCRC, UN.