Gender Justice

Nepal's first known married transgender person finds societal acceptance, but legal position remains unclear

Monika Shahi Nath has made history, becoming Nepal's first transgender person to be issued with a marriage certificate by district officials, even though the country has no formal laws for such unions.

SC to pronounce triple talaq verdict today: A primer on the practice and positions of parties

As Chief Justice JS Khehar demits office this week, the Supreme Court has geared up to deliver the judgment on triple talaq before the next CJI takes over.

Satya Nadella on women's pay: A classic case of East-West misunderstanding

Women can, and should ask for pay raises if they think they have been ignored, but Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's statement in this regard is actually a classic case of an east-west misunderstanding on what he may have meant

Verma report's big miss: Legalising commercial sex work

There are many reasons when the Justice Verma's job remain unfinished. Here's why it needs a permanent mandate.

Gender justice: Verma waves red rag of CAG before UPA

The Justice Verma Committee wants CAG to audit elected MPs. Reason: morally tainted MPs can't ensure gender justice

Justice Verma extends brief, launches assault on patriarchy itself

The Justice Verma Committee set up after the Delhi Gangrape is a frontal attack on patriarchy's worst features - especially gender injustice