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CJI Chandrachud Unveils Expanded Creche to to Foster Inclusivity for Women Lawyers

The Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud inaugurated a new creche at the Supreme Court on Thursday (August 29). The expanded facility includes a play area, feeding area, sleeping area, and dining... Read more »
Missing Children

‘Duty of State Govt to Trace Missing Children and Women’: Bombay High Court

The Bombay High Court on Thursday (August 22) emphasized that it is the government’s duty to trace missing children and women. A bench comprising Chief Justice D K Upadhyaya and Justice Amit... Read more »
Crimes against Women

Supreme Court Women Lawyers Association Condemns Surge in Crimes Against Women

The Supreme Court Women Lawyers Association (SCWLA) has strongly condemned the recent wave of “horrendous, violent, and brutal” crimes committed against women and young girls. The association, led by its president and... Read more »
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Madras HC Urges State Govt to Consider Establishing Open-Air Jail for Women

The Madras High Court has instructed the state of Tamil Nadu to consider the demand for establishing at least one open-air jail exclusively for women. Additionally, the court has directed the state... Read more »
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“Where Is the Choice for Women?’ SC Criticizes Mumbai College’s Ban on Hijab and Burqa

The Supreme Court on Friday (August 9) criticized a Mumbai college for its ban on students wearing burqa, hijab, or niqab on campus and partly stayed the notice issued by the institution... Read more »
Pregnancy

‘Pregnancy Not an Illness’: Delhi HC Criticizes RPF for Denying Govt Employment to Women

The Delhi High Court has ruled that pregnancy is not an illness or disability and cannot be used as grounds to deny government employment to women. The remark came as the Court... Read more »
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Karnataka HC Directs Graffiti Writer to Face Trial

The court has ordered the man to face charges for allegedly writing derogatory graffiti about a female coworker on a restroom wall. Facts of the Case In March 2020, a female employee... Read more »
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SC Pushes for Gender Balance, Orders Reservation for Women in SCBA Executive Committee

In a significant move aimed at enhancing the representation of women at the Bar, the Supreme Court has directed that certain positions within the executive committee of the Supreme Court Bar Association... Read more »
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Uttarakhand HC Seeks State Govt’s Reply on Plea Challenging 30% Reservation for Domiciled Women

The Uttarakhand High Court has sought response from the state government concerning a petition that challenged the 30 percent horizontal reservation for domiciled women in government jobs. A bench of Chief Justice... Read more »
Women

“Ensure Women’s Permanent Commission in Indian Coast Guard or We Will Intervene”: SC Warns Centre

The Supreme Court directed the central government on Monday to ensure the provision of permanent commission for women in the Indian Coast Guard, warning that the court would intervene if the government... Read more »