women

NHRC Takes Suo Motu Cognizance of Sandeshkhali Violence

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India has taken suo moto cognizance of human rights violations that occurred in…

9 months ago

Delhi HC Judge Recuses from Hearing Plea for Gender Inclusivity in SCBA Executive Committee

The Delhi High Court judge on Wednesday recused from hearing a plea filed by a woman lawyer. The plea sought…

9 months ago

‘You Speak of Nari Shakti, Now Show it Here’: SC Criticizes Centre for Denial of Permanent Commission to Women Officers in Indian Coast Guard

The Supreme Court rebuked the Centre and the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) for refusing permanent commission to its women officers…

9 months ago

Calcutta HC Denies Urgent Hearing of PIL Seeking Protection for Women in Sandeshkhali

The Calcutta High Court declined an urgent hearing on Monday for a PIL requesting safeguarding measures for women residents of…

9 months ago

Allahabad HC Denounces Proxy Role of ‘Pradhanpati’ in Women’s Political Empowerment

The Allahabad High Court has expressed disapproval of the practice wherein husbands serve as proxies for women pradhans in Uttar…

12 months ago

Plea in SC Challenging Colonial-era Shariat Law, 1937

A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging the validity of the colonial-era Shariat Act of 1937 in…

1 year ago

Nitish Kumar Assembly Remarks: Complaint Files with Bihar Assembly Speaker

A complaint has been filed with the Bihar Legislative Assembly Speaker, Awadh Bihari Choudhary, against the State Chief Minister, Nitish…

1 year ago

Bombay HC Condemns Varying Height Criteria for Women in Fire Brigade Recruitment

The Bombay High Court has deemed the varying height criteria for women candidates applying for the position of fire brigade…

1 year ago

Bombay HC Forms Committee To Address Infrastructure Challenges For Women In Maharashtra Courts

The Bombay High Court has taken a significant step by appointing a committee comprising Principal District Judges and female representatives…

1 year ago

Women Cannot Accuse Of Rape After Relationship Does Not End In Marriage: Bombay HC

The Bombay High Court has recently discharged a man who had been in a relationship with a woman for eight…

2 years ago