#Constitution_law_and_Social_change
#Violence_against_women
Marital rape exception and unnatural sex: Ghosts of colonialism
https://theleaflet.in/marital-rape-exception-and-unnatural-sex-ghosts-of-colonialism/
#Violence_against_women
Marital rape exception and unnatural sex: Ghosts of colonialism
https://theleaflet.in/marital-rape-exception-and-unnatural-sex-ghosts-of-colonialism/
The Leaflet
Marital rape exception and unnatural sex: Ghosts of colonialism – The Leaflet
This article captures the enigmatic world of the marital rape exception and ‘unnatural sex’, a subject as contentious as it is critical, where the boundaries of consent, autonomy and morality become blurred. — IN the realm of law and justice, there exists…
#gender_inequality
#Politics_and_society
#women_empowerment
#Constitution_law_and_Social_change
On Women’s Reservation Bill, one step forward, two steps back
https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/nari-shakti-vandan-adhiniyam-womens-reservation-bill-house-of-inequality-9024205/
#Politics_and_society
#women_empowerment
#Constitution_law_and_Social_change
On Women’s Reservation Bill, one step forward, two steps back
https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/nari-shakti-vandan-adhiniyam-womens-reservation-bill-house-of-inequality-9024205/
The Indian Express
On Women’s Reservation Bill, one step forward, two steps back
The remarkable achievement of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam is let down by its reliance on the delimitation process
#family_and_marriage
#women_empowerment
#Constitution_law_and_Social_change
Women’s right to property: Know what the law says
https://www.livemint.com/money/personal-finance/womens-right-to-property-know-what-the-law-says-11699978337866.html
#women_empowerment
#Constitution_law_and_Social_change
Women’s right to property: Know what the law says
https://www.livemint.com/money/personal-finance/womens-right-to-property-know-what-the-law-says-11699978337866.html
#domestic_violence
#Patriarchy
#Constitution_law_and_Social_change
What can a domestic violence survivor do when the justice system lets her down?
Forty years after the introduction of the domestic violence provision in the Indian Penal Code, women are still at risk of having their complaints dismissed or disbelieved by police and judiciary
https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/what-can-a-domestic-violence-survivor-do-when-the-justice-system-lets-her-down-9029844/
#Patriarchy
#Constitution_law_and_Social_change
What can a domestic violence survivor do when the justice system lets her down?
Forty years after the introduction of the domestic violence provision in the Indian Penal Code, women are still at risk of having their complaints dismissed or disbelieved by police and judiciary
https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/what-can-a-domestic-violence-survivor-do-when-the-justice-system-lets-her-down-9029844/
The Indian Express
What can a domestic violence survivor do when the justice system lets her down?
Forty years after the introduction of the domestic violence provision in the Indian Penal Code, women are still at risk of having their complaints dismissed or disbelieved by police and judiciary
#Constitution_law_and_Social_change
#sexual_minorities
#LGBTQ
#intersectionality
This Constitution Day, Consider the Queer Dalit
https://thewire.in/rights/queer-dalit-constitution-day-delhi-pride
#sexual_minorities
#LGBTQ
#intersectionality
This Constitution Day, Consider the Queer Dalit
https://thewire.in/rights/queer-dalit-constitution-day-delhi-pride
The Wire
This Constitution Day, Consider the Queer Dalit
Alongside visibility of the more dominant and privileged segments of queer people at Pride, there has to be more consciousness-raising for a wider range of rainbow colours and a queerness of Dalit people.
#Constitution_law_and_Social_change
How the founding women recognised Constitution could be an agent of social change.
In the same, the Women’s Reservation Bill could pave the way for women’s empowerment
https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/india-constitution-founding-women-9043043/
How the founding women recognised Constitution could be an agent of social change.
In the same, the Women’s Reservation Bill could pave the way for women’s empowerment
https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/india-constitution-founding-women-9043043/
The Indian Express
The missing story in the making of the Constitution: How the founding women made it a just document
The founding women recognised how Constitution could be an agent of social change. In the same, the Women’s Reservation Bill could pave the way for women’s empowerment
#politics_and_society
#women_empowerment
#Constitution_law_and_Social_change
Women’s political empowerment — more talk, less action
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/womens-political-empowerment-more-talk-less-action/article67588091.ece
#women_empowerment
#Constitution_law_and_Social_change
Women’s political empowerment — more talk, less action
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/womens-political-empowerment-more-talk-less-action/article67588091.ece
The Hindu
Women’s political empowerment — more talk, less action
The patterns of ticket distribution in the Assembly elections do not indicate the same commitment for women’s political empowerment as seen in Parliament.
#sexual_minorities
#LGBTQ #Constitution_law_and_Social_change
No, one Centre of Excellence in Transgender Care is not enough
https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/editorials/aiims-transgender-care-centre-conversion-therapy-unscientific-practices-9054488/
#LGBTQ #Constitution_law_and_Social_change
No, one Centre of Excellence in Transgender Care is not enough
https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/editorials/aiims-transgender-care-centre-conversion-therapy-unscientific-practices-9054488/
The Indian Express
No, one Centre of Excellence in Transgender Care is not enough
Transgender people are legally guaranteed equal access to healthcare. Yet, it is denied.
#gender_inequality
#Constitution_law_and_Social_change
#Social_reforms
Gender sensitisation and the courtroom: Steps taken, but miles to go
https://theleaflet.in/gender-sensitisation-and-the-courtroom-steps-taken-but-miles-to-go/
#Constitution_law_and_Social_change
#Social_reforms
Gender sensitisation and the courtroom: Steps taken, but miles to go
https://theleaflet.in/gender-sensitisation-and-the-courtroom-steps-taken-but-miles-to-go/
The Leaflet
Gender sensitisation and the courtroom: Steps taken, but miles to go – The Leaflet
The Supreme Court of India has taken many steps to ensure a more equitable gender regime in the judiciary. While it must be commended for these positive steps, much more needs to be done, writes Mahalakshmi Pavani. — “Gender equality includes protection from…
#family_and_marriage
#child_marriage
#Constitution_law_and_Social_change
Minor marriage haunts modern India
* One in five girls and nearly one in six boys in India are still married below the legal age.
https://www.dailypioneer.com/2023/pioneer-exclusive/minor-marriage-haunts-modern-india.html
#child_marriage
#Constitution_law_and_Social_change
Minor marriage haunts modern India
* One in five girls and nearly one in six boys in India are still married below the legal age.
https://www.dailypioneer.com/2023/pioneer-exclusive/minor-marriage-haunts-modern-india.html
The Pioneer
Minor marriage haunts modern India
After witnessing a decline in child marriage in India from 2006 to 2016, there is evidence of stagnation since then, as one in five girls and nearly one in six boys in India are still married below the legal age, with some States reporting a significant increase…
#Tribal_communities_in_India
#tribal_issues
#Constitution_law_and_Social_change
An uphill struggle to grow the Forest Rights Act
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/an-uphill-struggle-to-grow-the-forest-rights-act/article67648241.ece
#tribal_issues
#Constitution_law_and_Social_change
An uphill struggle to grow the Forest Rights Act
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/an-uphill-struggle-to-grow-the-forest-rights-act/article67648241.ece
The Hindu
An uphill struggle to grow the Forest Rights Act
The biggest lacuna in the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act implementation is the incomplete recognition of community rights to manage forests
#child_labour
#Constitution_law_and_Social_change
Elimination of child labour a distant goal, country needs uniform definition of ‘child’ first:
https://indianexpress.com/article/india/elimination-child-labour-distant-goal-parliamentary-panel-9076536/
#Constitution_law_and_Social_change
Elimination of child labour a distant goal, country needs uniform definition of ‘child’ first:
https://indianexpress.com/article/india/elimination-child-labour-distant-goal-parliamentary-panel-9076536/
The Indian Express
Elimination of child labour a distant goal, country needs uniform definition of ‘child’ first: Parliamentary panel
The amendment made to the Act in 2016 defines the child falling in the age group of (14-18) years.
#women_empowerment
#Idea_of_development_planning_and_mixed_economy
#Constitution_law_and_Social_change
Women's political empowerment will enhance governance and boost the economy
https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/womens-political-empowerment-will-enhance-governance-and-boost-the-economy-11706011557096.html
#Idea_of_development_planning_and_mixed_economy
#Constitution_law_and_Social_change
Women's political empowerment will enhance governance and boost the economy
https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/womens-political-empowerment-will-enhance-governance-and-boost-the-economy-11706011557096.html
mint
Women's political empowerment will enhance governance and boost the economy
Gender equality in politics will not only ensure fair play and accountability, but support the economy too. Women must pitch in more as voters, poll workers, candidates and lawmakers.
#uniform_civil_code
#Constitution_law_and_Social_change
Ban on polygamy, child marriage': Features of Uttarakhand's Uniform Civil Code bill
https://www.indiatoday.in/law/story/uniform-civil-code-bill-passes-uttarakhand-cabinet-key-features-pushkar-singh-dhami-2497570-2024-02-04
#Constitution_law_and_Social_change
Ban on polygamy, child marriage': Features of Uttarakhand's Uniform Civil Code bill
https://www.indiatoday.in/law/story/uniform-civil-code-bill-passes-uttarakhand-cabinet-key-features-pushkar-singh-dhami-2497570-2024-02-04
India Today
'Ban on polygamy, child marriage': Features of Uttarakhand's Uniform Civil Code bill
The Uniform Civil Code (UCC) bill is aimed at establishing uniformity in civil laws and slated to be presented in the Uttarakhand Assembly on February 6 (Tuesday).