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Resignation in Protest: MP woman judge quits over elevation of senior she accused of harassment and discrimination

In a powerful act of protest, Judge Aditi Gajendra Sharma resigns after the elevation of a senior she accused of caste-based harassment, calling out the judiciary’s silence, systemic bias, and betrayal of its own ideals

Meerut: Goons thrash young Muslim girl who runs a tea shop

Arshi was brutally beaten up by a mob and is said to have suffered a head injury

Delhi HC notes that tattoo on survivor’s arm cannot be forced, rape accused gets bail

While the survivor alleged that the tattoo of the accused’s name was forcefully engraved, the HC said making a tattoo without resistance is not easy

Priya Ramani defamation case verdict expected tomorrow

Verdict in the criminal defamation case filed by former minister MJ Akbar against journalist Priya Ramani expected on February 10

Delhi HC dismissed plea of man accused of faking his identity to marry a Hindu girl

The court refused to quash the FIR against him citing serious offences like rape and forgery

Why was Dalit labour rights activist, Nodeep Kaur, arrested from Singhu Border?

Her sister alleges Nodeep was, framed, arrested and assaulted in custody because she spoke up for the rights of labourers and was actively supporting the farmers movement

Over 300 districts in India celebrate Mahila Kisan Diwas!

Women farmers across India answer the call for Mahila Kisan Diwas and call for greater engagement of women in the farmers’ agitation

Delhi police detain nearly 35 women protesters outside MP Bhawan

While protesters claimed they were manhandled by police personnel, officials declined to comment on the matter stating the detained will be released soon.

Women farmers, students write open letter against SC’s comment on women farmers

Requesting the apex court to refrain from undermining women’s participation in the farmers struggle, leaders pointed out the significant role women have played in the movement so far

Hisar college student, abducted, sexually assaulted in autorickshaw

Crimes against women continue unabated in Manohar Lal Khattar's Haryana

Madhya Pradesh: On being refused water, four gang-rape, brutalise woman with iron rod

She ran a small shop from her shanty built on a hillock in a desolate area in Sidhi district

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