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#MeToo movement in India shows that existing laws against sexual harassment at workplaces failed women
SC decriminalises adultery: Triumph of individual's rights over social institutions like marriage is the real victory
Data suggests Centre's move to roll out sex offenders registry is ill-advised; move will only create more problems
Anti-trafficking bill not a rights-positive legislation, may further marginalise sex workers, trans people, children
Prolonged sexual relations as good as marriage? Supreme Court's patriarchal attitude invalidates concept of consent and matrimony
Amendment to Maternity Benefits Act is a case of good intentions backfiring, ends up disincentivising hiring of women
Kerala HC verdict on transgender identity begs question: Why has State failed to formulate NALSA judgment into law?
Kerala HC shows progressive bent in allowing live-in relationships but protectionist approach infantilises women
Centre's draft policy for domestic workers lacks teeth, fails to chart employee-employer relationship
Kathua and Unnao cases: Linking sexual crimes with identity politics obstructs reforms in rape laws
Indian courts must deliver lucid judgment to remove differentiation between marital rape and rape itself
SC order extending Aadhaar deadline allays concerns of the elite but fails to protect the most vulnerable
Kerala 'love jihad' case: Hadiya's 'victory' no cause for celebration, it sets terrible precedents for women's rights adjudication
PIL in SC opposing polygamy, nikah halala is good starting point; discriminatory practices in all religions must be questioned
Judiciary should use RK Pachauri case to set precedent over law on sexual harassment at workplace
SC tells Centre, states to implement Juvenile Justice Act: Court's directives well-meaning but not child-focused
SC dismisses plea to make sexual assault gender neutral: Move reflects court's reluctance to view rape cases as victim-centric