Women

The People's Union f...

The Supreme Court on Mon...

Though India does not recognise rape by a woman, there are nuances in law by which she can be prosecuted for rape or gang rape. This makes it imperative to have gender neutral laws on rape

A research project traced cases from the initial filing of the FIR to its outcome in courts. It found that male complainants who register cases on behalf of their woman friends or relatives were less likely to “face burdens or exclusions” than if a woman was listed as a primary complainant

The Kerala High Court ha...

Gender-based presumptions have no place within the justice system. The Delhi High Court has confirmed this once again in the light of the recent judgment passed by it wherein it has set aside a trial court order and remanded the case, involving attempt to murder and kidnapping allegations, back to the trial court

The Parliamentary Standi...

The Supreme Court on Mon...

The Supreme Court on Tue...

Justice Hima Kohli has highlighted gender-based violence and harassment meted out to women in sports and said regressive mindsets which limited their aspirations should be curbed