Shakti Vahini

Attacks by khap panchayats on couples opting for inter-caste marriage are absolutely illegal: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Tuesday termed as "absolutely illegal" any attack by khap panchayats or associations against an adult man and woman.

SC terms sex with minor wife as rape: Govt will have to fight entrenched mindsets to implement ruling

Activists believe that the new SC ruling terming non-consensual sex with a minor wife as rape will act as a deterrent against child marriage but implementing it will be a challenge

India and US global partners in fighting all forms of gender violence: US Consul General

West Bengal Women and Child Development Minister Dr Sashi Panja said there should be well-drafted policies to handle situations involving gender violence