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Beyond mere Recognition: The Jane Kaushik judgment and the next frontier of transgender equality
In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court acknowledged the dignity and rights of employment of transgender individuals, ordered monetary compensation for a transwoman teacher who had been terminated from her position, and ordered that a model Equal Opportunity Policy be made mandatory in all institutions, going further than the Constitution's promise of equality in private employment
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Madras HC bats for LGBTQIA+ again, issues more directions to police, media
Justice Venkatesh in his continuing jurisprudence seems determined to ensure the justice system is sensitised towards the community and the harassment it faces on a daily basis
Gurugram police set up SIT, 14 days after alleged rape and murder of 13 year old girl
Rape, fatal assaults on minor Dalit girls on the rise in NCR; recurring pattern of crime, attempts at hasty cremation
‘Taliban Are Unlikely To Reform’
Afghan Women's Greatest Fears May come true even under Taliban 2.0
Hathras case: Allahabad HC refuses to stay or transfer ongoing trial outside Hathras
The victim’s family had urged the court to stay the trial before the special court, after they faced intimidation and threats in open court
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
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