Domestic Violence Act

Applicability of Domestic Violence Act 2005 religion-neutral, does not exclude Muslim women, rules Bombay High Court

The provisions of the Domestic Violence Act, 2005, are aimed at protecting the rights of women effectively and do not exclude Muslim women from its purview, the Bombay High Court has ruled

Unnao and Kathua rape cases: Changes in substantial law meaningless until accompanied by changes in procedural law

The narrative of change in law, which is usually the main standpoint of protests in the wake of such incidents, is therefore self-defeating and mostly results in the number of false cases, with no effect on the deterrence of that particular crime

Triple talaq Bill is flawed in its present form; Rajya Sabha must amend it or send it to the dustbin

In its current form, the triple talaq Bill is designed to keep the issue alive for electoral and political purposes. It is definitely not a reform in Muslim family law.

Triple talaq ban: Mere judgment won't suffice; educating and building awareness equally important

In April 2017, the AIMPLB argued that Muslim personal law permitted triple talaq though it was a sin and also called for the social boycott of instant triple talaq.

Hindu Marriage Act must keep up with times to provide protection to partners, children in live-in relationships

The scope of marriage under the HMA must be expanded to accommodate the changes in society and to provide legal protection to the rights of partners and children born out of non-marriages.

Triple talaq: Marriage of Muslim woman during 'iddat' not void, says Delhi court

As the issue of triple talaq is being debated in the Supreme Court, a city court has ruled that the marriage performed by a Muslim woman during the iddat (waiting) period is not void.

SC states it can't force Leander Paes and his live-in partner Rhea Pillai to arrive at a settlement

The Supreme Court on Monday said it cannot force ace tennis player Leander Paes and his estranged live-in partner Rhea Pillai to arrive at a settlement in a maintenance case, even after having accorded them in-chamber hearing.

Women and the workplace: Here's how we can help colleagues who are victims of abuse

For every woman in corporate India who is abused, there is an abuser perhaps sitting right next to you at work.

Domestic Violence Act: SC's attempt at making law gender neutral obstructive to reality of women

By all accounts, the Court’s attempts at making the law gender neutral is contrary to the lived reality of the women who are abused at home on a regular basis.

Women, non-adults can now be tried under Domestic Violence Act, rules Supreme Court

In a landmark verdict, the Supreme Court has widened the scope of the Domestic Violence Act by ordering the deletion of the words "adult male" from it, paving the way for prosecution of women and even non-adults for subjecting a woman relative to violence and harassment.