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Historical Event on 8/13/1997

Supreme Court lays down guidelines and norms for the effective enforcement of the basic human right of gender equality and guarantee against sexual harassment at work places.

Other Historical Dates and Events
6/20/1995Mayavati Government wins vote of confidence.
2/19/200018 people die following a fire on the Ferozepur-bound 2137-down Punjab Mail between Dushkeda and Savada stations near Bhusaval, about 433 km from Mumbai.
7/22/1992The Supreme Court asks UP Government to halt construction in Ayodhya.
9/20/1857British troops conquered Delhi from the Mutineers.
4/1/1941Ajit Laxman Wadekar, cricketer (stalwart Indian batsman & capt and Team Manager), was born in Bombay. He has received the Arjun Award (1967) and Padmashree (1972).
3/16/1993Central government introduces pension scheme for 170 million EPF subscribers.
5/17/1927A.N. Radhakrishnan, great educationist, was born.
7/28/1914Japanese boat 'Kamagata Maru' was compelled to deport to India from Vancouver, Canada. The ship was boarded with active freedom fighters who were against the British Government.
5/30/1977Express Train fell into Beki river in Assam killing 44 persons.
1/19/1919Dharam Singh, field hockey player for Indian Team at Olympics-1964-Gold Winner, was born.