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Know Your Legal Rights: Rights of a Woman Separated from her Husband
In whichever way a woman might be separated from her husband, she has two basic rights that she can avail at any time. Read more
Compromise in Rape Trials: The Ugly Realities of a Casteist System
Compromise in rape case is an ugly social reality of rape cases in India. Compromise is a phenomenon where the survivors of rape and their families are pressurised by the perpetrator’s side to settle the case outside the judicial system. The settlement could be a monetary compensation provided in lieu of dropping a case. The […]
Transgender Person Sangeetha’s Murder Suspect Arrested
The Coimbatore Police has arrested a 23 year old man named Rajesh who has allegedly murdered transgender activist Sangeetha. Sangeetha’s body was found on 21st October in her residence. Since then, Rajesh has confessed to the murder. According to a statement released by the police, Rajesh has confessed to murdering Sangeetha for refusing his sexual […]
Pope Francis Becomes First Pope To Endorse Same-Sex Civil Unions
A statement endorsing same sex unions will send ripples across the world because Pope Francis is a globally venerates leader.
Murder of Activist Sangeetha Shows the Brutal Reality of being a Transgender Person
The murder has shocked the entire transgender community. Sangeetha was considered to be a elderly trans person who has contributed to the transgender community in Tamil Nadu.
7 Things Women Should Know About Special Marriages Act, 1954
SMA is an important marriage legislation because it allows for civil partnerships. It allows us to re-imagine how two people can be together without the hindrance of religion or caste formalities.
Kamal Nath’s Sexist Slur : Calls Dalit Female Political Candidate Imarti Devi ‘Item’
When women occupy powerful positions in traditional patriarchal set ups they are often subjected to misogynistic slurs, abuse and threat. It is an anger and rage which screams how dare her occupy space.
Delhi HC Seeks Centre’s Response on Same Sex Marriage Petition
Senior Advocate Menaka Guruswamy, representing petitioners Dr Kavita Arora and Ankita Khanna, argued that act of not allowing solemnisation of same sex marriage amounts to “amounts to disrobing the same- sex couple of their inherent dignity
PIL in SC Seeking Equal Protection of Transgender Person in Sexual Crimes; Court Issues Notice
CJI Bobde notes that this a good petition. The CJI evokes the Vishaka guidelines passed by the Apex court to protect women at workplaces in the absence of a law passed by the Parliament.
Payal Tadvi Suicide Case: SC Allows Upper Caste Accused to Pursue PG Education
This decision comes despite staunch opposition from, the Maharashtra Government, Mumbai Police and even Payal Tadvi’s mother Abeda Tadvi.
