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Mumbai gangrape: Why Mamata and Mulayam may have the solution

Fast track courts and police reforms aren't the real solution to the crimes against women in Indian society.

Chautala agrees with khaps, backs early marriage for women

The leader of Indian National Lok Dal has supported a recent suggestion by khap panchayats and wants girls to be married off at an early age to prevent rape.

Panchayat law-violating instructions can't be supported: Ajit

Against the backdrop of diktats being issued against women by a 'khap' panchayat in Baghpat, Union Minister Ajit Singh today said nobody would support Panchayats if they try to implement measures in violation of law.

Slap murder charge for female foeticide: Khap Mahapanchayat

A Khap Mahapanchayat took a stern stand against female foeticide and demanded that murder charges be slapped against those who indulge into the "heinous act".

Chidambaram says UP panchayat can't issue diktats against woman

The Home Minister said he expected the state government to instruct the police authorities to ensure that nobody comes to harm for violating that diktat.

DIG loose talk: Why we must stop making the symptom the disease

The country lacks a consensus on what is criminal. It has helped perpetuate evil practices.