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Haryana khap panchayat's directive against using caste surnames will do precious little to end discrimination
Dropping the caste surname might sound like an attractive idea, but it will not work in the long run to eradicate caste discrimination.
Project JANA docu-series | How long do non-judicial bodies take to resolve disputes?
A court case is a lengthy procedure, and the delay in justice is the primary reason people approach non-judicial bodies. This film, part of the documentary series Justice, Access, and the Nation’s Approaches (JANA), compares the time taken in dispute resolution by judicial and non-judicial bodies across India.
Project JANA docu-series | What is the definition of justice for non-judicial bodies?
This film is a part of a documentary series Justice, Access, and the Nation’s Approaches (JANA), which examines the working of non-judicial bodies across India. Through interviews of various representatives of judicial and ad hoc systems, this particular part in the documentary explores what 'justice' means to various judicial and non-judicial bodies.
Project JANA docu-series | How do non-judicial bodies resolve disputes compared to courts?
The film features interviews of members of various non-judicial organisations, who suggest that reaching an amicable resolution between involved parties is their primary goal.
Project JANA docu-series | What kind of disputes do non-judicial bodies have to deal with?
This film attempts to understand the nature of disputes that non-judicial bodies have to deal with. It features interviews with members of various non-judicial organisations, such as khap panchayats, religious authorities, political parties, village panchayats, and representatives of the formal justice system.
Project JANA docu-series | Why do people approach non-judicial bodies instead of courts?
The film features interviews with members of various non-judicial organisations, such as khap panchayats, religious authorities, political parties, village panchayats, and representatives of the formal justice system, through which it explores the major factors that drive litigants to seek help from non-judicial bodies.
Khap panchayats' threat not to have girl children is laughable, SC should have them arrested for contempt
A day after the Supreme Court called for protection of inter-caste and interfaith couples, Naresh Tikait, the head of the Balyan Khap, told the apex court that they would "not give birth to girls at all". Tikait's remarks — which naturally ticked off the court — will inspire only those who believe that women are inferior. But for everyone else, this is a medieval mindset which pours liquid agony on good people and needs to be ended.
We'll stop producing girls if you interfere in our traditions, khap leaders tell Supreme Court
A day after the SC came down heavily on khap panchayats, khap leaders threatened to respond by "not giving birth to girls at all" if the judiciary interferes with traditions
Supreme Court takes tough stance on khap panchayats, asks Centre to come up with suggestions to protect couples
SC continued its tough stance against khap panchayats as it asked the Centre and the petitioners to come up with effective suggestions to protect couples.
Uttar Pradesh village Madora bans women from using mobile phones in public: Here's why
A village in Uttar Pradesh has banned women from using mobile phones in public in an attempt to restrict their contacts with men and plans hefty fines for violators, police said Wednesday.
Guddu Rangeela Review: The colourless Arshad Warsi film fails to strike a chord
The acting efforts are not reason enough to watch the lackluster and colourless Guddu Rangeela.
Haryana CM Khattar praises khap panchayats, calls them 'custodian of social customs'
Heaping praises on Khap Panchayats, Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar said these groups have always been a significant contributor in resolving social issues.
'Customary courts' like Khap panchayats unconstitutional: Centre
Government on Thursday termed all 'customary courts' like Khap panchayats as illegal and unconstitutional and asked state governments to check such set up as it was a serious issue.
Khaps undecided over joining politics before Haryana polls
Many Khap leaders had demanded tickets for the assembly polls from different parties in Haryana.
Fatwa ruling: Why the uniform civil code debate is nonsensical
If the rulings of the shariats have no legal sanction, this applies to the rulings of khap panchayats too. For that matter, it applies to community judicial bodies of all religions in the country.
AAP defends existence of khap panchayats
Slamming other political parties for succumbing to the khap panchayats, Yadav said that the AAP will not fall before the feet of these community organisations for the sake of votes.
Khap Panchayats don't order honour killings, says Bhupinder Singh Hooda
The chief minister emphasised the need to change the mindset of the people who commit such crimes.
Haryana 'honour killing': Girl's father arrested, raids on to arrest others
Haryana Police Thursday arrested the father of a young woman, who was slain a day earlier after she eloped with a man from her village in Rohtak district of the state, officials said.
We are against honour killing, dress code for women: Khap tells SC
Khap panchayats have submitted to the Supreme Court that they do not pass any order in favour of honour killing and that they are against any ban on the use of mobile phones and wearing of jeans by women.
Haryana couple defies Khap ruling, seeks police help
A newly married couple in Haryana's Sonipat district, whose marriage was annulled by a 'Khap' (community) panchayat on Tuesday, have decided to defy the diktat and have approached police, seeking protection.