Introduction In the current case, a married couple requested permission from the court to end the petitioner's pregnancy medically, citing signifi ...
Accessibility Workstations and Vulnerable Witness Rooms In Delhi HC, District Courts To Be Made Available To Accused With Disabilities For Hybrid Hearings
A Circular was issued by the Hon’ble Acting chief justice of Delhi High court to makecourtrooms more accessible. Acting Hon’ble Chief Justice issued ...
State Government Required to form Transgender board within 2 weeks as directed by Jharkhand HC
Introduction The State government has received a directive from the Jharkhand High Court asking for theTransgender Welfare Board to be established ...
Representation Matters : Including the Disabled in Election Manifestos
Ensuring inclusive representation in election manifestos is essential for fostering a society where the voices and needs of all citizens, including t ...
The Supreme Court instructed the Himachal Pradesh government to reassess its Childcare Leave policies
Facts: The Petitioner, an assistant professor in the Government College, moved the Himachal HC to get a childcare leave since her son had Osteogenesi ...
Although the statute of limitations has passed, Bombay HC permits victims of the 2010 acid attack to pursue compensation.
Facts: The Petitioners were victims of an acid attack that happened on 4th October 2010, they underwent prolonged medical treatment and incurred s ...
Unveiling Institutional Casteism
April 14th marks the celebration of Ambedkar Jayanti, a day dedicated to commemorating the life and legacy of Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar. Born in 189 ...
Sandeshkhali Sexual Assault Incident: Delving into Offender Psychology and Survivor’s Trauma
Life is this intricate juggle between chasing dreams and navigating moral mazes. As the saying goes, “power corrupts, and absolute power corrup ...
Queer community and their right to marry and adopt
The journey of queer community thus far: The queer community saw a ray of hope with the decision in National Legal Services Authority v UOI&n ...
Government Advisory to Employers regarding Paid Maternity Leave
On January 30, 2024, the Ministry of Women & Child Development and the Ministry of Labour & Employment organized an event titled "सक्षम नारी ...
Rethinking awareness campaigns: pulling back focus from celebrity culture to a larger cause
What happened? The news of Poonam Pandey, a model, faking her death on social media caused quite a furore. The PR team put out a statement on Inst ...
Menstruation and its Impact on Mental Health
Introduction Menstruation is a natural and essential aspect of a woman's life, marking the reproductive cycle. While often discussed in terms of p ...
Bilkis Bano Case – A Comprehensive Look at the Recent SC Ruling and its Legal Implications
Introduction: The Bilkis Bano case, marred by the horrific events of March 2002, witnessed the gang rape of Bilkis and the brutal killing of 14 of ...
Supreme Court mandates disability status disclosure during enrolment of the Advocates in State Bar Councils
Facts: On November 6, 2023, the Supreme Court had issued notice in a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) Fateh Mohit Whig v. Union Of India And Ors. W.P ...
The Dual Perspectives on Paid Period Leave
Union Minister Smriti Irani rejected the idea of paid menstrual leave December 13 in the Rajya Sabha, arguing that menstruation is a normal part of l ...
Special Olympics and Intellectual Disability Rights: A Landmark Verdict in Vijay Kumar Pandey vs. Union of India
Introduction: Vijay Kumar Pandey vs. Union of India (W.P. (C) 4452/2019 and CM APPL. 45957/2019) was decided on November 08, 2023. The Delhi High Cou ...
Maternity Benefits Act, 1961 and recent amendments: An Overview
Historical Background: The Maternity Benefits Act (MBA), 1961 came into existence on 12th December 1961. This Act governs women's employment ...
Charmed Circle Narratives – Why do we need to be queer affirmative in our practice at work
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHGhMuUNJI4&feature=youtu.beTo engage in affirmative action means to understand, acknowledge and work to address ...
Getting Queerious with POSH: Discussion on Queer rights at the intersection of POSH – 9th Jun 2023
Please see the overview below for the same: LGBTQIA+: What does it mean to be Trans & Queer?Laws applicable to LGBTQ+ communityRedressal mecha ...
Expanding our collective conscience: In solidarity with Dalit Lesbians
When we talk of privilege we talk of caste. The privilege and prejudice duality exists within countless countries, but in India it is accepted as tra ...
Bi erasure: Catch 22 in the Queer community
Bisexuality refers to a sexual orientation in which a person is attracted to people of more than one gender. However, despite increasing awareness an ...