Vishakha vs. State of Rajasthan, the case in which guidelines by Supreme Court related to the prevention of sexual harassment of women at workplace, as
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Shelter Homes:
‘Home’ Homelessness is one of the most pressing social problems today. A shelter home is a place to take refuge or a temporary arrangement if
CYBER CRIME AGAINST WOMEN AND ITS PREVENTION
INTRODUCTION Technology, a prominent source of information and entertainment but when it comes to its usage, it has become one of the most component reason
Marital Rape: Against Legal and Constitutional Rights
• Coverture Doctrine: The non-criminalized nature of marital rape dates back to the British era. The notion of blending a woman’s identity with that of
Maternity Benefits Act,1961
IntroductionArticle 39(e) &(f) of the Constitution of India provides that the State shall, in particular,direct its policy towards securing health and strength of workers, men,
UN Elimination of Violence Against Women & India
“Any act of gender-based violence that results in, or is likely to result in, physical, sexual, or mental harm or suffering to women, including threats
Marital Rape: 1
Domestic violence is a long-standing problem in India, and it has only gotten worse in recent years. Domestic violence affects over 70% of Indian women.
It is okay to desire to have fairer skin
Today one is so conscious about the way they look. People spend millions of dollars on the surgeries. Not only they are looted financially but
Rights of a Married woman – Part 2
Property rights according to Hindu law It applicable to Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, and Sikhs, the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 is also applicable to anyone who
SEXUAL HARASSEMENT OF WOMAN AT WORKPLACE
The most common topic of discussion ever since the woman in India started working! There have been un-number of articles being written & published in
Women of India: Rural and Urban
India is a country with second most population after China and some scholars see population as a major threat to prosperity and integrity of India.
CAN WOMEN OWN THE DECISION TO DRINK
As lockdown eased and alcohol vends opened up, long denied tipplers across India lined up to get their fix. But amid all the serpentine lines,
Transparency in Judiciary –II
There was a 4:1 verdict in the NJAC case. It was stripped down from the 99th constitutional amendment act. J. Jasti Chelameswar alone mentioned against
Violence Against Women
This article introduces the discussion of legal responses to violence against women. It provides the context for the more detailed examination of those legal issues
The arrest of women in India
Criminal laws in India are highly concerned with the safety, welfare and security of women such laws laid down various provisions that protect the women
BREASTFEEDING AN INALIENATION RIGHT
Introduction to article 21 Article 21 of the constitution deals with the right to life in which several basic rights has been provided to the
WOMEN EMPOWERMENT
The word empowerment means enabling one to gain control over one’s life and claiming one’s right. Women empowerment is the movement that ensures the participation
WOMEN EMPOWERMENT
Although till date many rights, schemes, laws has been enacted and provided to women but inspite of that, women’s safety and protection in our country
Protection Officer under the Domestic Violence Act
“When it comes to abuse, you believe there’s no way out. There is always help. There is always a way out.” Rev. Donna Mulvey Domestic
TRAFFICKING INTO PROSTITUTION
India stands as the largest democracy around the globe populated by 1.3 billion people. This democracy has outlawed human trafficking constitutionally and has manifested the
Aishwarya Sandeep 