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SC approval of Witness Protection Scheme could be turning point in India's criminal justice system, but implementation is key

The Witness Protection Scheme is a very comprehensive policy that is bound to change the dynamics of criminal law in India for good, but the real test is its implementation and enactment.

Firstpost's #MeToo Conversations: How must sexual harassment at the workplace be dealt with?

Many of these #MeToo stories also seem to have occurred within the confines of the workplace. The onus then, is on Indian organisations to make their workspaces better and safer for all employees.

Firstpost's #MeToo Conversations: Mrunalini Deshmukh, Vandana Shah, Rashmi Bansal and Rutuja Shinde on legal recourse

The ongoing wave of #MeToo allegations has raised several pertinent questions. #MeToo Conversations — a day-long panel discussion series hosted by award-winning writer Meghna Pant, in conjunction with Firstpost, attempts to answer some.

#MeToo: Award-winning IISc researcher to quit after sexual harassment allegations

The accused Professor was handed "compulsory retirement" by the institute's governing council.

#MeToo in India: IISc researcher Giridhar Madras sent on 'compulsory retirement' following sexual harassment charges

Renowned scientist and academician at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) was accused by a doctoral student under his guidance of sexual harassment. The researcher, Giridhar Madras, has now been sent on "compulsory retirement" over the allegations by the institute's governing council.

MARD's anti-sexual harassment cell is a welcome step, but the medical field needs more gender sensitisation

The cell has two women representatives from MARD so that sexual harassment victims feel comfortable confiding in them.

Of sati, lore of queens confined to palaces, and the modern-day Rajasthani girls who dance

What a visit to Rajasthan's palaces, where reminders of the women who committed sati still exist, taught a writer about the way women are treated in the state | #FirstCulture

Judiciary should use RK Pachauri case to set precedent over law on sexual harassment at workplace

The judiciary should adjudicate on the Pachauri case rapidly and steadfastly, and set precedents for the handling of cases of sexual harassment at the workplace.

Harassment case against Mahesh Murthy: Sexual misconduct is about power imbalance

What can startups do to ensure they do not foster a toxic environment for women and other minorities?

Triple talaq issue: SC suggests Centre put in place law instead of waiting for court to decide judicially

The Supreme Court on Wednesday suggested that the central government put in place a law addressing the question of marriage and divorce, including triple talaq, in the Muslim community instead of waiting for the court to decide the issue judicially.