Verma's gender Utopia: Is India ready for the challenge?
Jagannathan • 13 years agoThe Justice Verma Committee's sweeping recommendations on gender equality and legal changes will be almost impossible to implement in our overcentralised governance structure
Gender justice: Verma waves red rag of CAG before UPA
Fp Editors • 13 years agoThe Justice Verma Committee wants CAG to audit elected MPs. Reason: morally tainted MPs can't ensure gender justice
New anti-rape laws?Justice Verma committee to submit report today
Fp Staff • 13 years agoThe three-member committee was set up by the government to look into women’s safety, existing legislations and suggest changes to check crimes against women.
National Poll on rape: 100 percent want stricter laws
Fp Staff • 13 years agoThe poll was conducted by CNN IBN with Gfk mode across ten cities between 7 and 12 January. A total of 2,617 persons above the age of 18 were interviewed.
Illogical statement by Asaram Bapu, says Delhi rape victim's family
Fp Archives • 13 years agoThe family said they had immense respect for the godman until they heard the statements made by him in connection with the case.
Delhi rape: Ansari seeks corrective measures in laws, social behaviour
Fp Archives • 13 years agoHe said one must remember that full respect for human rights of all and on all occasions, inclusive of gender equality and gender justice, are prerequisites of a modern, progressive, society.
Rape law review: No need for special session, says govt
Mishra • 13 years agoGovt seeks views from parties on changes in rape-related laws.