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Same sex marriage not legalised, but couples can form a family: Madras HC
In an expansive order, a division bench of the Madras High Court also court observed that the concept of "family" has to be understood expansively and marriage is not the sole mode to start a family. The court also pulled up the police in Vellore district for showing insensitivity and being non-responsive to the complaints by the petitioner
Karnataka Home minister blames Mysuru rape survivor, apologises after outrage
Araga Jnanendra remarked on the ‘timing’ of the victim being out with male friend, and cracks rape ‘joke’ after outrage
Marital rape can be grounds for divorce: Kerala HC
In a monumental judgement, the court said that marital rape is not penalised in India hence, it can be considered to be physical and mental cruelty which becomes a ground for divorce
Sexual intercourse by force by a husband on wife not an offence: Chhattisgarh HC
This observation by the court, even if it is just a reading down of the provisions of the definition of rape under IPC, does not help the cause for women’s rights and jurisprudence
Rajasthan: Women’s organisations condemn Tehsildar’s attempt to deny women property rights
Women leaders inquired whether the Kota District Collector intended to act against this gross violation of women’s fundamental rights.
Delhi: Women’s group calls upon media to cover the ire of Nangal villagers
As on-ground protests continue in wake of the Delhi minor girl’s gang rape, media attention has shifted to legal proceedings.
Delhi Cantonment rape case: AIDWA demands action against police for alleged ‘silent complicity’
The women’s organisation condemned police officials for allegedly delaying FIR registration and harassing the victim’s family instead
Pass a law against obtaining consent for sex on false promise of marriage: Allahabad HC
Pointing to increasing number of such cases and lacuna in law for this offence, the court said that for women in our society promise of marriage is a great allurement, and they are trapped in a situation which results in their sexual abuse and exploitation
Over 47,000 cases registered under POCSO, more than 1.3 lakh cases pending in 2019: Centre
Uttar Pradesh has consistently recorded the highest tally of sexual abuse cases against children between 2015 and 2019
Over 1,500 Children Homes caretakers arrested for child abuse, only 75 convicted
This figure is for the period 2017-2019, as per a submission in Parliament on sexual abuse of children in child care institutions set up under the Juvenile Justice Act
391 complaints of sexual harassment at workplace received from Central Ministries: Government
The Women and Child Development Minister stated that out of these, 150 complaints have been received since January 1, 2020
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