Gender and Sexuality

India’s Gender Gap Challenge Calls for A Blueprint for Structural Change

India wants to lead the global economy by 2047—but half its population is dragging behind. The Global Gender Gap Report 2025 ranks India 131 out of 148 countries, exposing...

Don’t reveal name of kin, school or employer in rape cases: Bombay HC

The court has issued specific directions in furtherance to the Supreme Court guidelines issues in Nipun Saxena case, to not reveal any information could invariably establish the victim/survivor’s identity

Five-year-old Dalit girl raped, killed in MP

Victim’s family and villagers block roads in protest on Friday, demanding stringent punishment for the accused

World Hijab Day: Is Hijab Really A Question Of Choice?

The hijab has never been about choice. In fact, it is a religious commandment.

Delhi HC upholds dismissal of Judge for workplace sexual harassment

The disciplinary proceedings against him concluded that the allegations of sexual harassment were proven

Minor girl cannot live with her husband: Allahabad HC

Since the marriage was solemnised on her on free will, the court held it to be voidable, and said that she was free to reside with him once she turns 18

Only 7 percent women officers in police force: IJR 2019

The report ranks states on various quantitative measurements of budgets, human resources, infrastructure, workload, diversity across police, judiciary, prisons and legal aid

Sub-standard testimony of survivor, no scuffle: Bombay HC acquits rape accused

The trial court had acquitted the man under the POCSO Act but convicted him for rape under the Indian Penal Code

Bombay HC acquits husband accused of cruelty and abetment to suicide of wife

The High Court stated that the allegations of demand of money is a ‘vague term’, and that there was no specific instance of harassment

Reservation provision to appoint Transgender Constables: Bihar Govt to High Court  

The Patna High Court noted that now one for every 500 posts will be reserved for the community

Women’s rights group intervenes in the Allahabad HC challenging “Love Jihad” Ordinance

The intervenors have alleged that the Ordinance disproportionately impacts women and denies them autonomy under the garb of protection  

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