Marital Rape: Liberation or Oppression for Indian Women?
When the term rape is mentioned, people typically think of an assault by a stranger or a malicious individual. The…
Abortion Rights of a Women
Introduction: Abortion is the deliberate termination of a pregnancy, as defined by the Cambridge Dictionary. There are two primary methods…
Navigating Adultery in India: Laws, Case Precedents, and Recent Developments
Adultery, as a form of marital infidelity, has long been a contentious issue in societies worldwide, including India. In the…
Nari-Adalat aka Women Courts: a new approach to conflict resolution.
Introduction The Women Courts, Nari Adalat initiative in India is a significant advancement in empowering women within the realm of…
Legal Rights of Women in India at Home & Workplace…
The legal rights of women in India have undergone significant transformations over the years, reflecting evolving societal norms and legislative…
Mahila Samman Saving Certificate (MSSC) 2023: A Path to Financial Inclusion and Empowerment
Introduction During the Union Budget 2023 presentation on February 1, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the introduction of the Mahila…
History of Women’s Rights: Access to Justice for women
PREFACE The history of women's rights in India is rich and varied, reflecting the country's diverse cultural, religious, and historical…
“Evaluating CEDAW Implementation in India: Unveiling Progress and Gender Equality Impact”
The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) is a global treaty, adopted by the…
Death within 7 years of marriage is not sufficient to convict the accused.
Charan Singh V. State of Uttarakhand Civil Appeal No. 447 of 2012/20 April 2023 In a recent decision, The Hon'ble…
FIR can be filed for Non-Maintenance as It Amounts to Economic Abuse, Breach Of Protection Order Under the DV Act
Maintenance, a fundamental aspect of familial responsibility, is enshrined in Indian law to protect the financial interests of dependents who…