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Every Wave Has a Memory: Women, Waters and the Promise of November 5
When the women of the sea rise, the tides will rise with them to recognise and honour the daughters of the oceans. On November 5 this year, fisherwomen across...
Telangana: Transgender individual brutally lynched by mob in Nizamabad
A transgender person, Raju, accused of kidnapping children was killed by a mob who attacked them. They succumbed to their injuries despite being taken to the hospital.
Why Muslims Should Debate the UCC
There is a lot of apprehension amongst Muslims regarding...
Can pride be apolitical? Queer and trans* voices and politics
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As attempts are being made to distance the ‘queer’ cause from the politics of the country, CJP brings you narratives from the queer and trans* people on injustice, intersectionality and identity
Queer partner approaches Kerala HC to demand release of partner’s dead body after the family of the deceased refuse to take responsibility
The partner of the deceased seeks judicial intervention to be able to claim partner's remains and perform final rites as existing laws do not recognise queer relationships
Rajasthan to implement hijab ban?
Muslim students reportedly protested over BJP MLA Acharya’s statements who made Jai Sri Ram slogans when he visited a school recently and asked for a ban on the hijab in schools in Rajasthan
Victims of patriarchy, 50% female domestic workers deserted by their husband
Domestic workers are unorganized and mostly unskilled. According to...
UP government fails to appeal against Hathras gang rape judgment acquitting 3 accused – are we surprised?
CPI(M)’s Brinda Karat and Subhashini Ali met the family of the Dalit gang rape victim to inquire about their wellbeing, brother of the victim states that they feel like prisoners
Muslim women need not move court to register divorce by talaq: Kerala High Court
The Court noticed and addressed a gap in the Kerala Registration of Marriages (Common) Rules, 2008 which did not provide for the registration of divorces that are obtained under personal law.
Increase in desperation among workers, violence against women, say official data
In the past few years, the central government has made big claims of development for farmers and laborers, but the latest data from the National Crime Records Bureau shows that the reality of these claims is different. According to the latest NCRB data, suicides of farmers and laborers have increased in the country.
Interfaith couple assaulted in Karnataka, woman gang raped
An interfaith couple were assaulted, abused, and kidnapped from their hotel room in the state. The police have arrested some of the accused, while the remaining are still at large.
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The Silencing of Dissent: Bar Council’s suspension of Advocate Asim Sarode is a stark case of selective justice
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Minorities
Guarding culture or policing faith? Chhattisgarh High Court’s ‘social menace’ observation and the future of Article 25
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Environment
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